Clostridium difficileis a bacterium that can contaminate food and on consumption causes food poisoning. The bacteria produces the toxin once it enters the small intestine and causes severe diarrhea. In this case,Clostridium difficileproduces a(n) _____
A) enteric toxin
B) pertussis toxin
C) preformed toxin
D) endo toxin
A
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A. sub-Saharan Africa. B. China. C. the Middle East. D. Southeast Asia.
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A) We need to obtain omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids from food. B) No vegetables contain essential fatty acids. C) Consumption of essential fatty acids raises an individual's risk for cardiovascular disease. D) The body produces essential fatty acids.
What is the safe refrigerator storage time for uncooked steaks, cooked chicken, opened packages of lunch meats, and tuna salad?
a. 1-2 days b. 3-5 days c. 1 week d. 2-4 weeks e. 4-6 weeks
Which of the following statements about food insecurity is false?
A) It occurs more in U.S. households than in Canadian households. B) It occurs more frequently in low-income households than high-income households. C) It occurs more in inner city areas. D) It occurs more in male-headed households.