Which of the Following Is Correct About Ergotism

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct about ergotism?

• A)People infected invariably die.
• B)Chronic poisoning can lead to gangrenous poisoning.
• C)Acute ergotism cannot be caused by contaminated bread.
• D)The sclerotia contain only a few secondary metabolites.
• E)All of the above are correct.

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The difference between total revenue and the total opportunity costs (both explicit and implicit) of all resources used.

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