This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nutrition and Health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Lathyrism results due to - 
Select and explain. 
A. Aflatoxin, B. BOAA, C. Pyruvic acid, D. Sanguinarine
B: BOAA
Answer: B: BOAA 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., BOAA o Lathyrism is caused by lathyrus sativus, commonly known as "Khesari dhal"o The toxin present in lathyrus seeds has been identified as Beta oxalyl aminoalanine (BOAA).