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Match the Term with the Short Phrase or Description That

Question 89

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

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contaminants

a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system

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

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

potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods

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

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

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

a poisonous toxin produced by molds

the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another

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

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

Premises:

contaminants

Responses:

a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system

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

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

potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods

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

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

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

a poisonous toxin produced by molds

the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another

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

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

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system

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

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

potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods

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

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

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

a poisonous toxin produced by molds

the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another

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

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