With reference to the study on sucralose and mouse immune responses, consider the following statements:

Question

1. Sucralose is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a general-purpose sweetener.
2. The study found that a high intake of sucralose can enhance T cell-mediated responses.

How many statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 Only

(b) 2 Only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Answer: (a) 1 Only

 

Explanation: The study found that high doses of sucralose limit immune responses in mice, thus contradicting statement 2. Statement 1 is true, as sucralose is approved by the FDA as a general-purpose sweetener.