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Question
Which harmful effect of fungi involves the contamination of groundnuts/maize with potent carcinogens?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Aflatoxins, produced by Aspergillus flavus, are mycotoxins that contaminate groundnuts/maize and are potent carcinogens, causing billions in annual crop losses. Wheat rust is a plant disease, athlete's foot is a human mycosis, and dry rot is material decay.
Hint
This is a specific type of toxin produced by fungi.