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Deep fried food materials are carcinogenic because they are rich in - |
A. | Fats |
B. | Hydrocarbons |
C. | Cooking oil |
D. | Nicotine |
Answer» B. Hydrocarbons | |
Explanation: If foods are overheated or burnt, a group of carcinogenic substances called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are produced. PAHs represent a very large group of compounds. Chemically, they consist of fused aromatic rings made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms. After being ingested, PAHs can be absorbed in the intestine and distributed to other organs through blood circulation. |
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