Which one of the following fungi contains hallucinogens?
Correct answer: B. Amanita muscaria
- A. Morchella esculenta
- B. Amanita muscaria
- C. Neurospora sp.
- D. Ustilago sp.
Explanation
Amanita muscaria is a member of Class Basidiomycetes. It is a poisonous mushroom and has hallucinogenic properties. It produces a toxic alkaloid, muscarine, which mimics the effects of acetylcholine and binds to muscarinic receptors as well as ibotenic acid which also binds to different receptors. This leads to the excitation of neurons bearing these receptors and hence hallucinations.
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