Many Fungi Produce ________ That Can Cause Significant Disease

Question

Many fungi produce ________ that can cause significant disease.
A) cellulases
B) mycotoxins
C) endotoxins
D) chitinases

Accepted Answer

Many fungi are capable of producing mycotoxins, which are toxic secondary metabolites that can cause illness and disease in humans and animals. Some common mycotoxins include aflatoxins, which can cause liver cancer, and ochratoxins, which can damage the kidneys. Cellulases, chitinases, and endotoxins are also produced by some fungi, but they are not generally known to cause significant disease.