Aflatoxin is produced by

Aspergillus flavus

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Penicillium notatum

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Aspergillus flavus
Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins, that are produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, species of fungi. Aflatoxins are toxic and among the most carcinogenic substances known.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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