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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What species of mushroom has the sulphur-rich melanin bio pigment which might help fight cancer?
A
Clavariaceae species
B
Ramariaceae species
C
Morchella species
D
Termitomyces species
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Maitake is often used to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and make it more effective. It is most effective against breast, prostate, and liver cancer.

Detailed explanation-2: -A dark oriental mushroom widely used as a food. Several anticancer substances have been found in shiitake mushrooms, including lentinan, which has been studied in Japan as a treatment for stomach and colorectal cancer. The scientific name is Lentinus edodes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Phellinus linteus mushroom extracts This lab research showed that this type of mushroom extract may slow the growth of breast cancer cells. It has also been shown to have anti cancer effects on skin, lung and prostate cancer cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -Among investigated mushrooms, L. deliciosus and C. comatus showed the greatest anti-glioma potential.

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