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Assertion : Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus flavus.
Reason : These toxins are useful to mankind.

A

If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false

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If both the assertion and reason are false

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Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus flavus. Contaminated food is the main source of infection. This toxin causes aflatoxicosis which may lead to haemorrhage and disease of liver.
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