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LSD is obtained from...

LSD is obtained from

A

Cannabis

B

Claviceps

C

Fusarium

D

Nostoc

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks from which source LSD is obtained. LSD is a well-known hallucinogenic drug. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - a) Cannabis - b) Claviceps - c) Fusarium - d) Nostoc 3. **Researching LSD**: LSD is chemically known as lysergic acid diethylamide. It is derived from a specific type of fungus. 4. **Identifying the Source of LSD**: LSD is obtained from the ergot extract of a fungus. The specific fungus from which ergot is derived is called **Claviceps purpurea**. 5. **Analyzing the Options**: - Cannabis is not the source of LSD. - Claviceps is the correct answer since it refers to Claviceps purpurea. - Fusarium and Nostoc are not related to the production of LSD. 6. **Conclusion**: Based on the information, the correct answer is option **b) Claviceps**. ---
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