We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Post-Effective
Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-32242 on Form N-1A of
our reports dated November 21, 2000 appearing in the Annual Report of Mercury
Select Growth Fund (the Fund) of Mercury Funds, Inc. for the
year ended September 30, 2000 covering both the Fund and Mercury Master
Select Growth Portfolio, and to the reference to us under the caption Financial
Highlights in the Prospectus, which is a part of such Registration
Statement. |