Multiple choice

Which among the following statements regarding the characteristics of mushrooms is incorrect?

  1. Mushrooms play a vital role in the development of new biological remediation techniques.

  2. Mushrooms are a high-calorie food.

  3. Mushrooms can be used for dyeing wool.

  4. Many mushrooms have psychoactive properties.

  5. China is the world's largest producer of edible mushroom.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mushrooms are a low-calorie food eaten cooked, raw or as a garnish to a meal. In a 100 g (3.5 ounce) serving, mushrooms are an excellent source (higher than 20% of the Daily Value, DV) of B vitamins, such as riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, an excellent source of the essential minerals.

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