Question

Neurotoxin BOOA or ODAP is present in the seeds of _____

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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