Multiple choice

Which of the following fungi has anti-cancerous substance calcavin?

  1. Claviceps

  2. Clavatia

  3. Penicillium

  4. Streptomyces

  5. Pythium
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The giant puff ball Clavatia contains an anti-cancer substance called calvacin. Eating of these fungus prevents stomach tumors.

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