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    Question

    Neurotoxin BOOA or ODAP is present in the seeds of

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    A Cow pea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Lentil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pea Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lathyrus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    B-Oxalyl-Amino L-Alanine (BOAA) is a neurotoxin in seeds of Lathyrus which, if consumed in large quantities for prolonged periods, can cause irreversible paralysis.

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