Q: Improper handling and storage of cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins are produced by
a) bacteria
b) protozoa
c) moulds
d) viruses
Correct Answer: Option (c)
- Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by many species of Aspergillus, a fungus. The term “mould” is a common name having no taxonomic significance. It is applied to a variety of fungi which grow as semi-microscopic organisms, and whose mycelium tends to form a loose meshwork rather than a dense tissue. Hence, option (c) is correct.
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