Can Fungi Be Used in the "War on Drugs

question 235

Multiple Choice

Can fungi be used in the "war on drugs"?

• A) Yes, certain fungal strains can decompose the chemicals responsible for causing the "high" associated with some illicit drugs.
• B) No, fungi do not have the potential for reducing the production or use of illicit drugs.
• C) No, but pathogenic fungi can make the people who consume some illicit drugs very sick.
• D) Yes, fungi can produce chemicals that prevent the accumulation of the compounds in coca plants that are used in illicit drugs.
• E) Yes, certain fungal strains attack coca plants and can reduce crop yields if applied to areas where they are grown.

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