A Cook Who Has Been Diagnosed with Hepatitis a Should

question 28

Multiple Choice

A cook who has been diagnosed with Hepatitis A should:

• A) not be involved with food preparations until cleared by a physician
• B) continue working around food as long as he/she practices careful hand washing
• C) be permanently dismissed from his or her position
• D) be allowed to work if he or she feels well enough to do so

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Definitions:

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondrion and the site of the citric acid cycle, which produces energy for the cell.

Acetyl-CoA

A molecule involved in metabolism, serving as a key intermediate in several biochemical reactions, including the synthesis and oxidation of fatty acids.

ATP Synthases

A complex of enzymes found in the mitochondria and chloroplasts that produce ATP, the primary energy carrier in cells, using a proton gradient.