18 Questions
Which fungal species is associated with producing aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in food products?
Aspergillus
What is the most common route of exposure for humans to mycotoxins present in animal-derived products?
Consumption of meat, eggs, or milk from animals fed contaminated feed
Which type of toxins are produced by Fusarium species according to the text?
Deoxynivalenol and zearalenone
Where are toxin-producing fusarium fungi commonly found geographically?
Temperate regions of Europe, America, and Asia
Which type of toxins are considered as important contaminants according to the text?
Fusarium toxins
What is the primary source of contamination by mycotoxins according to the text?
Contaminated soil in agricultural fields
What type of contaminants are acrylamide and furan considered as?
Natural toxins
Which of the following is true about heavy metals like mercury and lead?
They can cause serious illness when accumulated in the body
How do heavy metals like mercury and lead enter the food chain?
Through aquatic and agricultural ecosystems
What is one of the health effects associated with lead exposure according to the text?
Cardiovascular effects
Which of the following contaminants are controlled by legislation in many countries?
Nitrates
What is the primary source of oxytocin in plants according to the text?
Natural biosynthesis
What is the purpose of using growth hormones in the beef cattle industry?
To improve feed efficiency
Where are growth hormones typically implanted in animals for better performance?
Behind the ear
Which hormone has been reported to be used for increasing the size of pumpkin and vegetables?
Oxytocin
What type of toxicants are products of the metabolic processes of animals, plants, and microorganisms?
Natural toxins
Which common foods contain alkaloids like pyrrolizidine alkaloids and glycoalkaloids that can be toxic to humans?
Potatoes and cassava
What process does cassava need to go through before consumption due to its content of cyanogenic glucosides?
Detoxification process
Test your knowledge on natural toxins, process contaminants, and environmental chemical contaminants in food. Learn about chemicals like acrylamide, furan, and heavy metals, their sources, and the health risks associated with their consumption.
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