Of the Following Statements, Which Describes the Best Way to Prevent

question 83

Multiple Choice

Of the following statements, which describes the best way to prevent foodborne illness?

• A) Buy only sterilized or irradiated food.
• B) Use proper food handling and storage techniques.
• C) Throw away all excess and uneaten food.
• D) Check all food for microbial contamination using a magnifying glass.

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Definitions:

Assimilation

The process by which living organisms integrate nutrients from their environment into their own biological processes.

Assimilation

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Rhizobium

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