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Match the Term with the Short Phrase or Description That

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Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.

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toxicants

any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight

compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine

a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system

a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes

illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues

a poisonous toxin produced by molds

illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance

illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical

the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another

potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods

agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts

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toxicants

Responses:

any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight

compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine

a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system

a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes

illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues

a poisonous toxin produced by molds

illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance

illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical

the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another

potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods

agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight

compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine

a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system

a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes

illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues

a poisonous toxin produced by molds

illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance

illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical

the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another

potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods

agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts