Which of the Following Are the Most Common Cause of Food-Borne

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the most common cause of food-borne illnesses?

• A) bacteria only
• B) viruses only
• C) fungi only
• D) bacteria and viruses
• E) viruses and fungi

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Definitions:

Causation

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) is responsible for the occurrence of another event (the effect).

Experimental Study

An investigative approach that directly manipulates variables to determine cause-and-effect relationships.

Cause-and-effect Relationship

A connection between two variables where a change in one directly causes a change in the other.

Self-Esteem

The personal judgment of worthiness that is expressed in the attitudes the individual holds towards themselves.