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Improper handling and storage of Cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins

Improper handling and storage of Cereal grains and oilseeds result in the production of toxins
known as aflatoxins which are not generally destroyed by normal cooking process. Aflatoxins
are produced by

(a)

bacteria

(b)

protozoa

(c)

moulds

(d)

viruses

Answer:

(c)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Aflatoxins are naturally occurring mycotoxins that are produced by many species of Aspergillus, a fungus.The term ‘mould’ is a common name having notaxonomic significance. It is applied to a variety of fungi whichgrow as semi-microscopic organisms, and whose mycelium tends toform a loose meshwork rather than a dense tissue.Tikdam: