Carcinogenic mycotoxins are produced by some strains of:
Correct answer: E. A.fumigatus Flavus
- A. Mucor
- B. Rhizopus
- C. Candida albicans
- D. Penicillium
- E. A.fumigatus Flavus
Explanation
Aspergillus flavus is a fungus known for producing aflatoxins, which are potent carcinogenic mycotoxins. Aflatoxins are produced by certain strains of A. flavus during the infection of crops such as peanuts, corn, and tree nuts.
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