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Aflatoxins are produced by...

Aflatoxins are produced by

A

Bacteria

B

Viruses

C

Fungi

D

Nematodes

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The correct Answer is:
C
Aflatoxin is a poison produced by a fungus called Aspergillus, flavus. This fungus resides in soil and dead matter in the field. It contaminates 25% of maize and ground nut crops produced in Nigeria.
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