Bioavailability is the amount of the contaminant that:
A) Is absorbed into the body and becomes available at the site of physiological activity
B) Initially escapes a container and becomes available for contact with living organisms
C) Is airborne and available for inhalation
D) Is waterborne and available for skin contact
Ans: A
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Bioavailability is the amount of a substance or contaminant that is absorbed into the body and becomes available at the site of physiological activity.
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