Question
Biology Question on biological classification
Which of the following secretes toxins duringstorage conditions of crop plants
A
Aspergillus
B
Penicillium
C
Fusarium
D
Colletotrichum
Answer
Aspergillus
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : Aspergillus
Fungal byproducts called aflatoxins are poisonous to both humans and animals when ingested. They can build up in foods like corn, cereals, soybeans, sorghum, peanuts, and other foods that are used to feed field crops. The toxin-producing fungus or fungi can develop in grain during storage, transportation, and under unfavourable circumstances. In starchy cereal grains (such as corn, wheat, sorghum, oats, barley, millet and rice), Aspergillus flavus creates aflatoxins.