Question

Aflatoxins is produced by

A Bacteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Yeast Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Mold Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Protozoa Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Aflatoxins are a family of toxins produced by certain fungi that are found on agricultural crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts. The main fungi that produce aflatoxins are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus.

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