Aflatoxin is one of the most carcinogenic toxins produced by
Aflatoxin is one of the most carcinogenic toxins produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus and this can enter the human body from A. sharing utensils or sitting next to a person infected with A. flavus B. eating corn or peanuts that have been infected by A. flavus C. inhaling air with A. flavus spores D. eating raw mushrooms in salads
Solution
Answer: B. eating corn or peanuts that have been infected with A. flavus
Explanation: Improper storage of corn, peanuts and other such commodities results in their infection with the Aspergillus spores.
