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(A) The dinoflagellate $Gonyaulax$ is known to produce a potent neurotoxin called 'saxitoxin'.This toxin accumulates in shellfish that feed on these d

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$Gonyaulax$

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(A) The dinoflagellate $Gonyaulax$ is known to produce a potent neurotoxin called 'saxitoxin'.This toxin accumulates in shellfish that feed on these dinoflagellates.When humans consume these contaminated shellfish,it leads to paralytic shellfish poisoning $(PSP)$.Therefore,the correct option is $A$.

Which of the following algae secretes 'saxitoxin'?

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