Question detail
What causes the symptoms associated with salmonella food poisoning?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Communicable diseases
Question
- A. The body's immune response
- B. The bacteria and the toxins they secrete
- C. Allergic reactions to food
- D. Viruses present in the food
Answer
The correct option is The bacteria and the toxins they secrete because it matches the approved biology in Bacterial diseases within Communicable diseases.
Explanation
The correct option is The bacteria and the toxins they secrete because it stays accurate for Bacterial diseases in Communicable diseases. It matches the approved learning objective about explain that salmonella food poisoning is spread by bacteria ingested in food or on food prepared in unhygienic conditions and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding the Spread of Salmonella
Students often state that salmonella is spread only through contaminated food without mentioning unhygienic conditions.
Emphasize the importance of both ingestion of contaminated food and the role of unhygienic conditions in the spread of salmonella food poisoning.
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