Q. ‘Lathyrism’ is a crippling disease caused by eating which of the following?
Answer: Chick pea and pulses
Notes: The lathyrism resulting from the ingestion of Lathyrus odoratus seeds (Chick pea and pulses) is often referred to as odoratism or osteolathyrism, which is caused by a different toxin (beta-aminopropionitrile) that affects the linking of collagen, a protein of connective tissues.

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