Which pair of phrases makes the following sentence true when inserted in the blanks? Intoxication is caused by __________, and infection is caused by __________.
A) poisons produced by bacteria, bacteria that attack the body
B) bacteria that attack the body, poisons produced by bacteria
C) physical contamination, metals (e.g., lead, copper, and zinc)
D) metals (e.g., lead, copper, and zinc), physical contamination

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Intoxication is caused by poisons produced by bacteria, and infection is caused by bacteria that attack the body. Intoxication refers to the effects of toxins produced by bacteria, while infection involves the invasion and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria within the body.

Which Pair of Phrases Makes the Following Sentence True When