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    Question

    Consider the following statements regarding economic

    importance of fungi and choose the correct statements- (A). Extract of the sclerotia of Claviceps purpurea is used to produce ergot drug (B). Agaricus campestris is a fungus which is edible (C). Aflatoxin, a powerful toxin is produced by the Aspergillus (D). Saccharomyces cerevisiae is the source of enzyme invertase Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
    A (A), (B) and (D) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B (A), (B) and (C) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C (A), (B), (C) and (D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D (B), (C) and (D) only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (A) Claviceps purpurea used in ergot drug production: True, ergot drugs derive from this fungus, used medically. (B) Agaricus campestris is edible: True, it's a commonly eaten mushroom. (C) Aspergillus produces aflatoxin: True, a potent toxin affecting

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