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Aspergillus species, most abundantly Aspergillus flavus

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Aspergillus flavus is a microscopic fungus that produces a toxic substance that can cause changes in the genetic material of a living liver cell What is this type of organism or substance called?

The type of organism is a fungus, Aspergillus flavus. The toxic substance it produces is called an aflatoxin. Aflatoxins are known carcinogens that can lead to changes in the genetic material of cells, particularly liver cells.


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A common fungi type that produces spores in a sporangium is the bread mold, Rhizopus. Sporangia are specialized structures that contain spores and are typically found at the tips of specialized hyphae in this group of fungi. When the sporangium bursts, it releases the spores to disperse and germinate under favorable conditions.


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