Aflatoxin production – Microbiology MCQ

Aflatoxin is produced by the fungus?
A. Aspergillus flavus
B. Aspergillus niger
C. Penicillium marneffei
D. Candida albicans

Correct answer : A. Aspergillus flavus

Conidiophore of Aspergillus flavus

Aflatoxin is a mycotoxin that is produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus.
Exposure to aflatoxin can cause hepatic necrosis later progressing to cirrhosis.
It also acts as a carcinogen and can produce hepatocellular carcinoma.

Structure of aflatoxin B1

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