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A disease caused by an overdose of the naturally occurring toxin cyanide in cassava root is called:
  1.ackee.
  2.cataracts.
  3.cyanosis.
  4.konzo.

Question 2

A naturally occurring substance in whole grains that can make certain minerals unavailable for absorption is called:
  1.solanine.
  2.phytates.
  3.oxalic acid.
  4.cyanide.



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