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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question
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Aflatoxins, potent carcinogens that contaminate groundnuts and maize, are produced by which genus of fungi?
Options
A Puccinia
B Ustilago
C Aspergillus
Correct Answer
D Serpula
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Economic Importance: Harmful Effects' (Page 40), it states: 'Aflatoxins (Aspergillus flavus) — contaminate groundnuts/maize; potent carcinogens.'

Hint

Recall the genus commonly associated with food spoilage and toxin production, especially in grains and nuts.

Question Info

Course: MIC 121
Topic: Characteristics and Structure of Fungi
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 262 of 984
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