Bisphenol a (BPA),a Common Component of Plastics in Bottles and Can

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Multiple Choice

Bisphenol A (BPA) ,a common component of plastics in bottles and can liners

• A)mimics estrogen and can potentially cause disruption of human reproduction and development.
• B)causes mutations similar to those caused by UV light and X-rays.
• C)has been tested by the European Commission and found safe for human consumption.
• D)has been withdrawn from manufacture and use in the United States.

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