For Which of the Following Individuals Is Foodborne Illness Likely

question 82

Multiple Choice

For which of the following individuals is foodborne illness likely to be least serious?

• A) Sue, a 25-year-old school teacher
• B) Mary, a 2-year-old toddler
• C) John, an 88-year-old computer expert
• D) Juan, a 34-year-old HIV-positive architect

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Definitions:

Predict

To forecast or estimate the outcome of a particular process or reaction based on known data or theories.

Nitroglycerine

A highly volatile and explosive chemical compound used in dynamite and in medicinal preparations as a vasodilator.

Glycerine

A simple polyol compound used in foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its moisturizing and solvent properties.

Nitric Acid

A highly corrosive and strong mineral acid with the formula HNO3, commonly used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and in various nitration processes.