Saccharin Is Used in Some Artificial Sweeteners

question 61

Multiple Choice

Saccharin is used in some artificial sweeteners.Saccharin has been shown to be a very weak carcinogen (a substance that causes cancer) in animal tests,but there is little evidence of carcinogenicity in humans.Studies have also shown that artificial sweeteners provide little benefit to those who want to lose weight.The DQ for saccharin is

• A)low.
• B)moderate.
• C)high.
• D)uncertain.

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