Lathyrism is caused by -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Khesari Dal o Lathyrism is caused by lathyrus sativus, commonly known as "Khesari dhal."o The toxin present in lathyrus seeds has been identified as Beta oxalyl aminoalanine (BOAA).DiseaseToxinAdulterantLathyrism Epidemic DropsyEndemic AscitesAflatoxicosisErgotismBOAASanguinarinePyrrolizidine alkaloidsAflatoxinClavine alkaloidsKhesari Dal (Lathyrus sativus)Argemone mexicana (oil)Crotolaria seeds (Jhunjhunia)Aspergillus flavus/parasiticusClaviceps fusiformis
Khesaridal
Aflatoxins
Aspergillus
Fluoride
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