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Micro-organisms are the most common cause of food poisonings.

Which of the following substances is responsible for causing food poisoning?


A

Vaccines

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Toxins

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Antibiotics

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Probiotics

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Solution

The correct option is B

Toxins


To answer this question correctly, the student must know that micro organisms produce harmful chemicals substance known as toxins, which cause food poisoning in humans and animals. The effects of toxins include mild stomach cramps to severe diarrhoea.


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