NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyBiological ClassificationPractice
The fungus that may cause disease in human beings is
Options
- APuccinia
- BAspergillus
- CCystopus
- DRhizopus
Correct answer
B. Aspergillus
Step-by-step solution
Aspergillus causes a lung disease called aspergillosis that affects the respiration activity inducing pneumonia. The allergic sinusitis is also caused by the aspergillus infection. The fungus Aspergillus produces aflatoxins which are carcinogenic and may cause cancer in human beings.