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Which of the Following Hazards in Our Food Supply Is

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Which of the following hazards in our food supply is of most concern to health authorities?


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Organic Chemistry

A branch of chemistry that studies the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds, which include not only hydrocarbons but also compounds with any number of other elements, including hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, halogens, phosphorus, silicon, and sulfur.

Reaction

A method whereby one or more materials (known as reactants) are transformed into one or more distinct materials (referred to as products).

Major Product

The product of a chemical reaction that is formed in the greatest amount, differentiated by its higher yield in contrast to minor products.

Stepwise Mechanism

A reaction mechanism that occurs through a series of discrete intermediates and transition states, rather than in a single concerted step.

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