1. It refers to toxic compounds that are naturally produced by certain types of fungi.

Answer: Mycotoxins

2. It is a relatively new technology that uses highly specific antibodies to separate mycotoxins from
a sample.

Answer: Immunoaffinity chromatography

3. It is one of the most commonly noted agents associated with so-called “sick building'' or “damp
building-related'' syndrome and “damp building-related illnesses''.

A. Stachybotrys Alternans

B. Stachybotrys Breviuscula

C. Stachybotrys Chartarum

D. Stachybotrys Dichroa

Answer: C

4. Le Bars and Le Bars (1985) estimated that inhalation of _______ of spores could cause
symptoms if the fungal strain is highly toxigenic.

A. 2 to 4 mg

B. 3 to 5 mg

C. 4 to 6 mg

D. 5 to 7 mg

Answer: B

5. Fumonisins have been related to esophageal cancer in animals. True or False

Answer: FALSE

6. Large doses of aflatoxins can lead to acute poisoning (aflatoxicosis) and can be life threatening,
usually through damage to the liver. True or False

Answer: TRUE

7. Immune effects of mycotoxins have been studied extensively in humans beyond observational
studies. True or False

Answer: FALSE

8. Exposure to massive amounts of fungus can cause a significant, but transitory, acute lung injury.
True or False

Answer: TRUE

9. All species of fungi can produce mycotoxins on various building substrates. True or False
Answer: FALSE

10. What is the maximum level of patulin in apple juice according to the regulations in USA?
A. 50 mg/kg
B. 50 ppm
C. 50 ppb
D. 50 mg/g

Answer: C