Bisphenol A (BPA),a common component of plastics in bottles and can liners

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Bisphenol A (BPA) has been shown to have estrogen-mimicking properties, which can potentially disrupt human reproduction and development by interfering with hormonal pathways.

Answer: D 
 In the United States, BPA has been withdrawn from manufacture and use in certain products, such as baby bottles and sippy cups, due to concerns over its potential health effects. However, it may still be present in other plastic products.

Answer: C 
 While some organizations, such as the European Commission and FDA, have deemed BPA safe for human consumption at certain levels, other studies have raised concerns over potential health effects.

Answer: B 
 While BPA has been shown to potentially cause genetic mutations in some studies, this is not its primary mode of action or concern for human health.

Bisphenol a (BPA),a Common Component of Plastics in Bottles and Can