Question

2) Find in the text words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following :

a) strong

b) infection

c) produce

Solution

Words or phrases that are closest in meaning to the following :

a) strong = potent

b) infection = contamination

c) produce = generate

Question

3) Find in the text words that are opposites of the following :

a) low

b) insignificant

c) slightly

Solution

Words that are opposites of the following are :

a) low/high

b) insignificant/significant

c) slightly/significantly

Question

4) Answer the following questions according to the text:

a- Which fungy mainly responsible for the production of aflatoxins?

b- Can aflatoxins contaminate cottonseeds and can high humidity and high temperatures damage them?

c- How animals can be poisoned by the aflatoxin M1 derivative

Solution

a-The fungi primarily responsible for the production of aflatoxins are Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus

b- Yes, aflatoxins can contaminate cottonseeds. High humidity and high temperatures before or after harvest can contribute to the damage of cottonseed capsules (bolls) and subsequent aflatoxin contamination.

c- Nursing animals can be poisoned by the aflatoxin M1 derivative through the consumption of contaminated milk from the affected animals.