Saturday July 31, 1999 - Question 8

Which of the following statements about ibotenic acid/muscimol containing species is correct?

A. Ibotenic acid/muscimol-containing species have a limited geographic distribution.

B. Amanita muscaria can be easily identified and distinguished from cyclopeptide-containing Amanita species because it does not have an annulus or volva.

C. Once the cap is removed from Amanita pantherina it is rendered non-toxic.

D. Ibotenic acid and muscimol are water soluble compounds.

E. Amanita muscaria and Amanita pantherina contain high concentrations of muscarine.
 

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