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

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2013 Prelims]

(a) Bacteria

(b) Protozoa

(c) Moulds

(d) Viruses


Answer: (c)        

Explanation:

  • Aflatoxins are a family of toxins produced by certain fungi that are found on agricultural crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts.
  • The main fungi that produce aflatoxins are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, which are abundant in warm and humid regions of the world.

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