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Lathyrism is due to:

A
Afla toxin
B
Beta oxalyl amino acid
C
Saccharin
D
Cyclamate
High-Yield Explanation
The toxin present in lathyrus seeds has been identified as Beta oxalyl amino alanine (BOAA). Ref: Park's textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 21stedition, page-597

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