BIOLOGY VOL. II
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ISBN: 9781308795317
Author: Raven
Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill/Create
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Chapter 28, Problem 5A
Ulcers and tooth decay do not appear related, but in fact both
a. are due to eating particular kinds of foods.
b. are caused by viral infection.
c. are caused by environmental factors.
d. can be due to bacterial infection.
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