Which of the following is a feature of the substance BHT?
a. It is a food antimicrobial.
b. It is a common food colorant.
c. It contributes significantly to the total additive intake from the diet.
d. It decreases cancer formation when given in large amounts to animals exposed to carcinogens.
e. It shortens the lives of animals when it is fed in very large amounts.
Answer: d. It decreases cancer formation when given in large amounts to animals exposed to carcinogens.
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