Aflatoxins are produced by: (A) Aspergillus flavus, (B) Aspergillus niger, (C) Aspergillus fumigatus, (D) Candida
Answer is A. The best-known mycotoxin is aflatoxin produced by Aspergillus flavus. It is present in ground nuts, corns and peas. It can cause hepatoma in animals. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker; 9th edition