Question

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastics. Polycarbonate plastics are used in certain food and drink packaging such as baby bottles, water bottles, and other drink containers. People are exposed to BPA when they drink from these containers because the BPA migrates from the container into the beverage. Studies have shown that the ingested BPA may affect the brain, behavior, and reproductive development in fetuses, infants, and children.

What is the scientific claim being made in this paragraph about BPA?

A. BPA is a chemical used to make polycarbonate plastics.
B. Polycarbonate plastics are used to make baby bottles and water bottles.
C. BPA is not harmful to children or adults.
D. Ingested BPA may affect the brain, behavior, and reproductive development in fetuses, infants, and children.

Answer 1

The scientific claim being made about BPA would be D. I believe.

Answer 2

The correct answer would be option D.

The scientific claim refers to the claim made by the scientists after performing various experiments.

They perform experiments, record data and observations, analyze the same and make conclusions about how a particular thing or process works.

In the given paragraph, it is mentioned that how studies have shown the effects of BPA on the brain, behavior, and reproductive development in the fetus, infants, and children.