Question

Antihemorrhagic ergot alkaloids are from.
A. Cinchona
B. Alga
C. Bryophyte
D. Fungus

Answer 1

Hint:Ergot fungus is harvested with ears of rye and other grasses. It also affects the crop of wheat and barley. It produces LSD, consumption of which causes muscular contractions. Alkaloids are organic compounds containing at least one nitrogen atom.

Complete step by step answer:
Biological classification of ergot is as follows:
Kingdom – Fungi
Division – Ascomycota
Class – Sordariomycetes
Order – Hypocreales
Family - Clavicipitaceae
Genus – Claviceps
Species - purpurea
Claviceps purpurea is commonly known as ergot fungus, harvested with ears of rye and other grasses. Consumption of even a small amount causes uterine and vascular muscle contractions, which may result in abortions and gangrene. The product obtained from ergot fungus is LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), which is a fruiting body of the plant.
Alkaloids are naturally occurring organic compounds containing at least one nitrogen atom.
Therefore, the correct option is D. fungus.

Note:
Products obtained from various plants-

Common name	Botanical name	Parts of the plant from which the product is obtained	Product obtained
Poppy plant	Papaver somniferum	Unripe capsules or latex	Opium and its derivatives(morphine,codeine,heroin).
Hemp plant	Cannabis sativa	Leaves and flower tops and resin of the plant	Bhang, ganja, charas, marijuana
Cocca plant	Erythroxylon	Leaves and twigs	Cocaine
Tea plant	Thea sinensis	Dried leaves	Tea
Coffee plant	Coffea arabica	Dried leaves	Coffee
Cocoa plant	Theobroma cacao	Dried leaves	Cocoa

Additional information:
Just like alkaloids, cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescence of the plant Cannabis sativa.
Cannabinoids cause tachycardia(rapid heartbeat), decrease the vital capacity of the lungs, impair perception, and delay responses.