Bisphenol A (BPA), a cause of concern, is a structural/key component in the manufacture of which of the following kinds of plastics?
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Answer: B. Bisphenol A is a key building block of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. It is a concern because it can leach out and act like a hormone in the body.
Watch for: PET and PVC are also common worry plastics, but BPA is tied to polycarbonate.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because LDPE is not made from BPA.
- C. Wrong because PET is not made from BPA.
- D. Wrong because PVC is not made from BPA.
Source to check: FSSAI regulations on BPA in feeding bottles; US FDA, Bisphenol A (BPA) information page
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