This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Lathyrism is due to: 
Select and explain. 
A. Afla toxin, B. Beta oxalyl amino acid, C. Saccharin, D. Cyclamate
B: Beta oxalyl amino acid
Answer: B: Beta oxalyl amino acid 
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