Matching Match the Term with the Short Phrase or Description That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Matching
Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.
-foodborne illness​

• A)illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance
• B)illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical
• C)a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes
• D)a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system
• E)illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
• F)a poisonous toxin produced by molds
• G)agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
• H)the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another
• I)potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
• J)compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
• K)any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as sales volume or production levels.

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with the volume of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Target Profit

The amount of net income a business aims to achieve within a specific period.

Break-Even Point

The level of production or sales at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in no net profit or loss.