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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