The Carcinogen Aflatoxin Is Produced by the Fungus

question 39

Multiple Choice

The carcinogen aflatoxin is produced by the fungus

• A) Claviceps purpurea.
• B) Coccidioides immitis.
• C) Staphylococcus aureus.
• D) Aspergillus flavus.
• E) Histoplasma capsulatum.

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