This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Hepatotoxic carcinogen is produced by ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Aspergillus flavus, B. Claviceps fusiformis, C. Aspergillus fumigatus, D. Argemone mexianna
A: Aspergillus flavus
Answer: A: Aspergillus flavus 
Explanation: Ans. is 'a' i.e., Aspergillus flavus AflatOXinS A Ilatoxins are a group of mycotoxins, produced by ceain fungi, Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus purasiticus. o A flatoxins B I and G I are the most potent hepatotoxins, in addition to being carcinogenic.