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In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved irradiation for eliminating _____ from wheat, potatoes, flour, spices, tea, fruits, and vegetables.
 
  a. abundances of yeasts b. fungi
 c. insects
  d. all forms of bacteria

Question 2

Why is irradiation used in only a few applications even though it has been approved for many uses in more than 35 countries?
 
  a. Patents on the technology prevent widespread use b. Consumer concern and the cost of building facilities
 c. The extremely limited uses for the technology d. Known health risks and governmental oversight programs



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morrie123456

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b




aabwk4

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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