Nitrous Acid (HNO₂), Formed by the Digestion of Nitrite (NO₂)

question 93

Short Answer

Nitrous acid (HNO₂), formed by the digestion of nitrite (NO₂) preservatives in foods, can cause ____________________ that are linked to increases in stomach cancer in people who consume large amounts of processed foods and wine containing such preservatives.

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Substitutes

Goods or services that can be used in place of each other, fulfilling similar needs or desires.

Price Elasticity

An indication of the extent to which the demand or supply of a product alters following a variation in its price.

Substitutes

Products or services that can be used in place of each other, where the increase in price of one leads to an increase in demand for the other.

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