Which of the following fungi causes severe food poisoning?

Microsporium

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Pencillium

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Aspergillus

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Candida

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Solution

The correct option is C
Aspergillus

Aspergillus releases a toxin into the food it contaminates. This toxin on ingestion, causes severe food poisoning.

Pencillium species produce antibiotic penicillin. Candida species cause skin diseases.

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