Lathyrism is a neurotoxic disease characterized by spasticity and paralysis, particularly of the lower limbs. It is caused by the long-term consumption of Lathyrus sativus, a pulse that is rich in protein but also contains neurotoxins. Beta-oxalyl amino alanine (BOAA) is the primary neurotoxin responsible.
Lathyrism is seen in persons consuming large quantities of Lathyrus sativus (Khesari Dal). The toxic component present in Lathyrus sativus is - - Consider the following (1) Hydrocyanic acid (2) Vicin (3) Monoamine oxidase (4) Beta oxalyl amino alanine
Asked in Food Safety Officer 2022 · Topic: Deficiency, Non-Contagious and Other Diseases (Environmental and Occupational Non-Communicable Diseases)
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Answer: D. (1) and (4) only
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