Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 136

Question: Assertion : Aflatoxins are produced by Aspergillus flavus. Reason : These toxins are useful to mankind. [AIIMS 2000]

Options:

A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion

B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion

C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false

D) If both the assertion and reason are false

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Aflatoxins, are produced by Aspergillus flavus.

Contaminated food is the main source of infection.

This toxin causes aflatoxicosis which may lead to haemorrhage and disease of liver.