What occurs during biological terrorism?
a. The intentional release of hazardous chemicals into the environment
b. Environmental and occupational exposure to biological toxins
c. Immunity to toxins related to repeated exposures
d. An intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or their toxins
D
An intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or their toxins would be described as biological ter-rorism.
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