Which of the Following Statements About Food Irradiation Is True

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about food irradiation is true?

• A)Irradiated food is radioactive.
• B)Irradiation can be used to destroy pathogens in foods.
• C)All foods in the U.S.can be legally irradiated.
• D)Labels that identify a food as irradiated are not required.

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Definitions:

Vegetable

a plant or part of a plant used as food, typically excluding fruits, seeds, nuts, and sweet or savory plant products that are considered culinary fruits, grains, or spices.

Archegonium

A female reproductive structure in plants and certain algae, where the egg cell is produced and fertilization occurs.

Charophytes

A group of green algae thought to be the closest relatives of land plants, sharing key traits for terrestrial adaptation.

Desiccation

The process of extreme drying out or dehydration, which can be detrimental to living organisms as it leads to loss of moisture and can disrupt cellular and systemic functions.