The Best Way to Reduce the Possibility of Incidental Contaminants

question 29

Multiple Choice

The best way to reduce the possibility of incidental contaminants getting into foods while microwaving is to:

• A)use bleached white cardboard containers for microwaving
• B)transfer leftover foods into margarine tubs to reheat
• C)add a small amount of nitrites to the foods before heating
• D)use glass or ceramic containers for heating foods in the microwave
• E)start on medium-high power and then increase to high power during the second half of the heating time

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Definitions:

Lek

Of some birds, a communal mating display area for males.

Large Territories

Expansive areas controlled or inhabited by a particular country, organism, or individual, often associated with the acquisition of resources or living space.

Methylation

The addition of a methyl group to a molecule, often DNA, affecting gene expression without changing the DNA sequence.

Acetyl Group

A chemical group derived from acetic acid, with the formula CH3CO, important in various biological processes including metabolism.