MYCOTOXINS

Definition

Classification

Enterring of mycotoxins into food chain

Impacts of mycotoxins on human and animal health

Impacts of mycotoxins on economic


Practice:

1. Which mycotoxin is classified to be carcinogenic to human by IARC ?

a. aflatoxin M1

b. aflatoxin B1

c. fumonisin B1

d. a and b are correct

e. a, b and c are correct

2. Which system is primarily affected by zearalenone ?

a. nervous system

b. musculoskeletal system

c. reproductive system

d. digestive system

c. c and d are correct

3. Name the mycotoxin that causes vomitting in swine.

a. fumonisin

b. zearalenone

c. aflatoxins

d. deoxynivalenol

e. ochratoxin


Answers:

1.aflatoxin B1

2. reproductive system

3. deoxynivalenol