The effective concentration of HC toxin in μg/ml is
A. 0.1
B. 0.2
C. 0.3
D. 0.4
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The effective concentration of HC toxin in μg/ml is 0.2.HC-toxin is a cyclic tetrapeptide of the structure cyclo (D-Pro-L-Ala-D-Ala-L-Aeo), where Aeo stands for 2-amino-9,10-epoxi-8-oxodecanoic acid.
It is a determinant of specificity and virulence in the interaction between the producing fungus, Cochliobolus carbonum, and its host, maize.

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