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Which of the following is white button mushroom?

A
Agaricus bisporus
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Pleurotus florida
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C
Volvariella volvacea
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D
Candida species
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Solution

The correct option is A Agaricus bisporus
Agaricus bisporus is an edible mushroom which belongs to basidiomycetes. It has two colors when it is immature, white and brown. It is also known as white button mushroom.
Pleurotus florida is also known as white oyster mushroom and is eaten worldwide because of its good nutritional content.
Volvariella volvacea is also known as paddy straw mushroom which is cultured in rice straw.
Candida species belong to yeasts and cause fungal infections in humans.
So, the correct answer is A.

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