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.