Multiple choice

Which of the following fungi produces a food-borne mycotoxin called aflatoxin?

  1. Alternaria

  2. Aspergillus parasiticus

  3. Fusarium moniliforme

  4. Aspergillus ochraceus
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Aspergillus parasiticus secretes aflatoxins. It is frequently found in tree nuts, peanuts, maize, sorghum and other oilseeds, including corn and cottonseeds. 

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