The EPA Regulates the Presence of Nitrates and Nitrites in Food

question 52

Multiple Choice

The EPA regulates the presence of nitrates and nitrites in food because

• A)they produce nitrogen in the blood,causing a condition similar to the bends deep sea divers can suffer from.
• B)as with ammonium nitrate fertilizers,they may cause small explosions in blood vessels causing them to rupture.
• C)they interact with naturally occurring ozone in the body and remove it from the circulatory system.
• D)they interact with the blood and limit its ability to transport oxygen.

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