Consider the following statements:
- 1. Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.
- 2. Some mushrooms have psycho-active properties.
- 3. Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties.
- 4. Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
Only three
All four
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2. **Some mushrooms have psycho-active properties:** Certain mushrooms contain psychoactive compounds like psilocybin and psilocin (e.g., Psilocybe species), which affect the mind and perception.
3. **Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties:** Some fungi, including certain mushroom species, produce compounds that are toxic or deterrent to insects. *Amanita muscaria*, for example, contains ibotenic acid, which has insecticidal properties.
4. **Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties:** Several species of fungi, including certain mushrooms (e.g., some *Mycena* species, *Panellus stipticus*), are bioluminescent, meaning they produce light through a chemical reaction.