VPT-0152
QUESTION
Ocharotoxin is produced by?
OPTIONS
(A) Penicillium viridicatum
(B) P. citreoviridae
(C) P. notatum
(D) Fusarium tricinctum
ANSWER
(A) Penicillium viridicatum
EXPLANATION
Penicillium viridicatum is a recognized producer of ochratoxin A, a nephrotoxic mycotoxin found in contaminated feed. The other Penicillium species and Fusarium tricinctum listed are associated with different mycotoxins or are not the intended producer.
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