Due to its unusual endoperoxide bridge, this monoterpene is quite effective at killing intestinal worms. However, an excess is toxic; symptoms of poisoning include digestive irritation, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, ataxia, and sensory disturbances:

A. ascaridole
B. asarone
C. apiol
D. anethole


Ans: A. ascaridole

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