Aflatoxins are Produced by _____

Question

Aflatoxins are produced by _____.
A)Claviceps purpurea
B)Staphylococcus
C)Aspergillus
D)Bacillus

Accepted Answer

Aflatoxins are produced by the mold Aspergillus, specifically Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. Aflatoxins can contaminate food such as peanuts and corn and are known to be carcinogenic.