Multiple choice

Which one of the following contains a water soluble neurotoxin, which causes lathyrism?

  1. Masoor

  2. Moong

  3. Urad

  4. Khesari

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lathyrism is a neurodegenerative disease caused by BOAA (beta-N-oxalyl-L-alanine-beta-aminopropionic acid), a water-soluble neurotoxin found in Khesari dal (Lathyrus sativus). Prolonged consumption causes paralysis. Other pulses listed (masoor, moong, urad) do not contain this toxin.