Matching Match the Term with the Short Phrase or Description That

question 20

Multiple Choice

Matching
Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.
-cross-contamination

• A)illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance
• B)illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical
• C)a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes
• D)a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system
• E)illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
• F)a poisonous toxin produced by molds
• G)agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
• H)the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another
• I)potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
• J)compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
• K)any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight

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Definitions:

Wage Rate

The fixed amount of compensation paid to employees for their labor, typically expressed as a rate per hour.

Derived Demand

Defines the demand for a good or service that results from the demand for another good or service.

Equilibrium Wage

The wage rate at which the quantity of labor supplied equals the quantity of labor demanded.

Labor Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the wage rate and the quantity of labor that employers are willing to hire.