Lesson 2 - Toxic Substances from MICROBIAL Toxins & from SOIL AND WATER SOURCES Flashcards
1
Q
These are 5 mycotoxins produced by A. flavus and A. parasiticus, causing liver cancer in both animals and humans
A
Aflatoxins
2
Q
Produced by various species of aspergillus ochraceus from cereals, and are considered toxic to the kidneys
A
Ochratoxins
3
Q
Induces hepatomas and liver tumors
A
Sterigmatocystin
4
Q
Are mycotoxins produced by fusarium, trichoderma, and myrothecium
A
Trichothecene
5
Q
Fish and Shellfish ppm for arsenic
A
0.3 to 56.4 ppm
6
Q
Seaweeds and kelp ppm for arsenic
A
0.7 to 142 ppm
7
Q
Maximum tolerance level of Arsenic for food
A
0.05 mg/li
8
Q
Maximum tolerance for Cadmium
A
0.02 ppm
9
Q
Maximum limit of Lead
A
0.3 ppm
10
Q
Limit of Mercury for seafood and meat
A
1.0 ppm
11
Q
Limit of mercury for drinking water
A
0.001 ppm
