Consider the following statements :
1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.
2. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties.
3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties.
4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
(d)
The answer is (d). All four statements are correct. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties. For example, the shiitake mushroom is known to boost the immune system and fight cancer. Some mushrooms have psychoactive properties. For example, the psilocybin mushroom is known to cause hallucinations and alter consciousness. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties. For example, the oyster mushroom is known to kill mosquitoes. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties. For example, the jack-o’-lantern mushroom is known to glow in the dark.