What Is the Principal Reason That the FDA Has Banned

question 105

Multiple Choice

What is the principal reason that the FDA has banned the sale of products containing ephedrine?

• A)The costs are prohibitive
• B)The products were found to be ineffective for weight loss
• C)The products were implicated in several cases of heart attacks and seizures
• D)The products were found to contain contaminants that were believed to be responsible for inducing liver failure

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Natural molecules that substantially quicken the velocity of almost every chemical reaction occurring in cells.

Carotenoids

Pigments found in plants, algae, and photosynthetic bacteria that play a key role in plant color and photosynthesis.

Yellow

A primary color in the spectrum of light, visible to the human eye and typically associated with sunshine, energy, and caution.

Carbon Fixation Reactions

Chemical reactions that convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds during photosynthesis, forming the basis for sustaining the ecosystem’s energy flow.