A Consumer Comes to You with a Question About Food

question 34

Essay

A consumer comes to you with a question about food safety. You don't know the
answer off the "top of your head." How would you find the answer? What other sources (not just in print) would you refer to in order to help you with the answer? List as many of these as you can.

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Definitions:

Stomata

Tiny openings or pores in plant tissue that allow for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon dioxide and release of oxygen.

Membrane Permeability

The ability of a membrane to allow substances to pass through it, which can be regulated to maintain cellular homeostasis.

Acid Precipitation

Precipitation that is acidic as a result of both sulfur and nitrogen oxides forming acids when they react with water in the atmosphere.

Soil PH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of soil, affecting nutrient availability and microbial activity.