Bud is allergic to all types of nuts.This allergy to a whole family of foods is called ___________.

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Cross-reactivity occurs when the immune system of an individual reacts to proteins present in one food that are also present in another unrelated food. In this case, Bud's allergy to all types of nuts indicates cross-reactivity. Option A is not a recognized term, and option B and D do not accurately describe Bud's allergy.

Bud Is Allergic to All Types of Nuts