Question

Consider the following statements regarding economic importance of fungi and choose the correct statements-

(A). Extract of the sclerotia of Claviceps purpurea is used to produce ergot drug

(B). Agaricus campestris is a fungus which is edible

(C). Aflatoxin, a powerful toxin is produced by the Aspergillus

(D). Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the source of enzyme invertase

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A (A), (B) and (D) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B (A), (B) and (C) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C (A), (B), (C) and (D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D (B), (C) and (D) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

(A) Claviceps purpurea used in ergot drug production: True, ergot drugs derive from this fungus, used medically. (B) Agaricus campestris is edible: True, it's a commonly eaten mushroom. (C) Aspergillus produces aflatoxin: True, a potent toxin affecting

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