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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.

Premises:
aflatoxin
Responses:
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
a poisonous toxin produced by molds
illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance
potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system
any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight
illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical
compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes

Correct Answer:

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
a poisonous toxin produced by molds
illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance
potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system
any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight
illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical
compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes
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