MCQ – 65486

Correct Answer � B Explanation

Ans:B.) mRNA.

Amatoxin in Mushroom poisoning

• Amatoxins, which are responsible for more than 95% of mushroom-related fatalities in the United States, are cyclic octapeptides.
• At least 5 subtypes of amatoxins are known, the only significant human toxin being alpha-amatoxin, which inhibits RNA polymerase II and protein synthesis. 
• Amatoxins are Hepatotoxic.