Which of the Following Correctly Identifies a Source of Possible

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly identifies a source of possible lead poisoning for humans?

• A) food cans soldered with lead
• B) bioaccumulation of lead in albacore tuna
• C) prolonged exposure to fluorescent lights
• D) emissions from coal-burning
• E) bacterial agents transmitting lead particles

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Heritable Characteristic

A trait that can be passed from parents to their offspring through genes.

Quantifiable

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