Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (5th Edition)
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Chapter 9, Problem 15MC
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The human body is very sensitive towards various chemicals. Exposure of the body parts to toxic chemicals may cause damage. Some chemicals are a carcinogen in nature that they can cause cancer or some other untreatable diseases. Some chemicals may produce treatable effects on the bodyand are considered less harmful.
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Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Microbiology with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (5th Edition)
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