Question

LSD he is prepared from a/an :

• A. Lichen
• B. Algae
• C. Bacteria
• D. Fungus

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Fungus

LSD is prepared from a fungus. Specifically, it is a semisynthetic drug derived from lysergic acid, a compound found in ergot, a parasitic fungus of the genus Claviceps, most notably Claviceps purpurea, which grows on rye and other grains.

The history of LSD is closely tied to this fungus. The ergot fungus has been known for centuries to cause outbreaks of ergotism, a severe disease with symptoms ranging from convulsions to gangrene, historically known as "St. Anthony's Fire." Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD in 1938 while researching the medicinal properties of ergot alkaloids. Although LSD is a man-made substance, its primary precursor is sourced from this natural fungus.