What if there were an artificial sweetener that was sweeter than sugar

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What if there were an artificial sweetener that was sweeter than sugar but without the calories, and was less expensive and more stable than saccharin but with less of a bitter aftertaste? Furthermore, what if this sweetener had been proven to be safe in consumer products, and was in use throughout the developed world, but because of a fluke in regulatory law was not allowed for use in the United States? Do you suppose that the millions of dieters and diabetics who attempt to restrict their sugar intake would care? They probably would if they knew about it. The strange tale of sodium cyclamate is an unfamiliar one to most Americans.

In 1937 a graduate student at the University of Illinois named Michael Sveda was working on anti-fever drugs when he inadvertently spilled a newly developed compound, a white odorless powder, on his cigarettes. When he put a cigarette in his mouth he noted that it tasted astonishingly sweet. It turned out that the new compound was sodium cyclamate. Cyclamate is approximately forty times sweeter than sugar, inexpensive to produce, and has less of an aftertaste than saccharin. When mixed with saccharin, it masks the bitter aftertaste of saccharin in a way that makes the two sweeteners taste very similar to sugar. This combination was sold in the 1950s under the name Sucaryl, and it appeared in a wide array of beverages and processed foods. It was the original sweetener for the sports drink Gatorade.

In 1969 a study showed that a group of rats fed extremely large quantities of Sucaryl over two years developed an unusually high incidence of bladder cancer. On the basis of this study the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of sodium cyclamate in 1970, although it allowed saccharin to stay on the market.

Since 1970, a number of research groups, including the World Health Organization and the National Academy of Sciences, have determined that there is no evidence that cyclamate is a carcinogen when used alone, or that the combination in Sucaryl causes cancer in humans. Cyclamate is legal and sold regularly in fifty-five countries, including Canada and most European countries, and there is no evidence that it has led to health problems in those countries. Despite this evidence, the FDA has declined to rescind the ban on sodium cyclamate.    1 
 1. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following statements is most likely to be an accurate representation of the sentiments of the author?

A. The author favors the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate as an artificial sweetener in the U.S. consumer market.
B. The author is concerned about the potential carcinogenic effects of sodium cyclamate on both rats and humans.
C. The author questions whether the ban on sodium cyclamate should apply to saccharin as well.
D. The author feels that it is beneficial for artificial sweeteners to replace sugar in consumer products.
E. The author prefers the flavor of Sucaryl to that of other artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda or Nutrasweet.

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 2. Which of the following characteristics is not attributed to sodium cyclamate in the passage?

A. it is sweeter than sugar
B. it has less of an aftertaste than saccharin
C. it is expensive to produce
D. it is sufficiently stable for use in consumer products
E. it has fewer calories than sugar

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 3. If all of the information provided in the passage is true, which of the following can be properly inferred about the regulatory policies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

A. The FDA does not require foods to be free of carcinogens in order to be sold in the U.S. consumer market.
B. The FDA has a lengthy testing cycle that requires three levels of testing before a product can be declared safe for human use.
C. All products that go before the FDA must be tested on rats for at least two years before they are declared safe for human use.
D. The fact that a product is considered safe in other countries is not considered by the FDA to be sufficient evidence that it is safe for use in the U.S.
E. Challenging an FDA ruling on food safety is so expensive that most companies will abandon the product rather than pursue a legal challenge.

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 4. In which of the following scenarios would the FDA be most likely to overturn the ban on sodium cyclamate in the United States?

A. A consumer group reports that the formulation of the popular sports drink Gatorade that includes Sucaryl tests better than the current, legal formulation, which is sweetened with fructose.
B. A study by a prestigious university reports that sodium cyclamate, when used alone, has not been shown to cause cancer in humans.
C. A group of government scientists in Mexico declare that sodium cyclamate is safe for use in consumer products.
D. A prominent U.S. corporation requests the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate for consumer use in the U.S. on the grounds that it is less expensive to produce than saccharin.
E. A review of documents from the original 1969 study on sodium cyclamate concludes that the rats developed bladder cancer solely due to the influence of an industrial solvent used in the lab, and not due to any component in their diets.

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jack5397 · Answer

1. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following statements is most likely to be an accurate representation of the sentiments of the author?

A. The author favors the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate as an artificial sweetener in the U.S. consumer market. // Correct. As author in the 1st paragraph introduces the background of SC and then in 3rd paragraph also cites 55 countries are using it currently 
B. The author is concerned about the potential carcinogenic effects of sodium cyclamate on both rats and humans. // Eliminate. This cannot be inferred.
C. The author questions whether the ban on sodium cyclamate should apply to saccharin as well.// Eliminate. This cannot be inferred.
D. The author feels that it is beneficial for artificial sweeteners to replace sugar in consumer products.// Eliminate. It cannot be inferred as this statement is too general.
E. The author prefers the flavor of Sucaryl to that of other artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda or Nutrasweet.Eliminate. Out of scope

2. Which of the following characteristics is not attributed to sodium cyclamate in the passage?

A. it is sweeter than sugar // Eliminate. Already mentioned in the 1st paragraph
B. it has less of an aftertaste than saccharin. // Eliminate. Already mentioned in the 1st paragraph
 C. it is expensive to produce // Correct. It is mentioned less expensive to produce. 
D. it is sufficiently stable for use in consumer products.// Eliminate. Already mentioned use in Gatorade
E. it has fewer calories than sugar. //Eliminate. Already mentioned in 1st paragraph.

3. If all of the information provided in the passage is true, which of the following can be properly inferred about the regulatory policies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

A. The FDA does not require foods to be free of carcinogens in order to be sold in the U.S. consumer market. // Eliminate 180 degree answer . FDA actually needs the foods to be free of carcinogens
B. The FDA has a lengthy testing cycle that requires three levels of testing before a product can be declared safe for human use.// Eliminate we don't know this and not mentioned in the passage.
C. All products that go before the FDA must be tested on rats for at least two years before they are declared safe for human use. // Eliminate very generalized statement about all products we don't know that.
 D. The fact that a product is considered safe in other countries is not considered by the FDA to be sufficient evidence that it is safe for use in the U.S.// Correct. Inference can be drawn based on the 4th paragraph. 
E. Challenging an FDA ruling on food safety is so expensive that most companies will abandon the product rather than pursue a legal challenge. // Eliminate cannot be inferred.

4. In which of the following scenarios would the FDA be most likely to overturn the ban on sodium cyclamate in the United States?

A. A consumer group reports that the formulation of the popular sports drink Gatorade that includes Sucaryl tests better than the current, legal formulation, which is sweetened with fructose.// Eliminate FDA will not lift the ban on the basis of taste.
B. A study by a prestigious university reports that sodium cyclamate, when used alone, has not been shown to cause cancer in humans.// Eliminate already many institutions have submitted workings still no impact on it.
C. A group of government scientists in Mexico declare that sodium cyclamate is safe for use in consumer products.// Eliminate. any scientists working outside of US has no impact.
D. A prominent U.S. corporation requests the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate for consumer use in the U.S. on the grounds that it is less expensive to produce than saccharin. // Eliminate cost of production does not matter to FDA.
 E. A review of documents from the original 1969 study on sodium cyclamate concludes that the rats developed bladder cancer solely due to the influence of an industrial solvent used in the lab, and not due to any component in their diets. // Correct provides sufficient evidence to reevaluate it's decision.

Oppenheimer1945 · Answer

1. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following statements is most likely to be an accurate representation of the sentiments of the author?
A. The author favors the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate as an artificial sweetener in the U.S. consumer market.(no favorism for reintroduction)
B. The author is concerned about the potential carcinogenic effects of sodium cyclamate on both rats and humans. (this is never discussed). no concern for rats
C. The author questions whether the ban on sodium cyclamate should apply to saccharin as well.(this is never discussed)
 D. The author feels that it is beneficial for artificial sweeteners to replace sugar in consumer products.(True) 
Do you suppose that the millions of dieters and diabetics who attempt to restrict their sugar intake would care? They probably would if they knew about it.
E. The author prefers the flavor of Sucaryl to that of other artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda or Nutrasweet. (flavor prefernece is not discussed)

Cyclamate is approximately forty times sweeter than sugar, inexpensive to produce, and has less of an aftertaste than saccharin. When mixed with saccharin, it masks the bitter aftertaste of saccharin in a way that makes the two sweeteners taste very similar to sugar. This combination was sold in the 1950s under the name Sucaryl, and it appeared in a wide array of beverages and processed foods. It was the original sweetener for the sports drink Gatorade.  
2. Which of the following characteristics is not attributed to sodium cyclamate in the passage?
A. it is sweeter than sugar (given)
B. it has less of an aftertaste than saccharin (given)
 C. it is expensive to produce (opposite) 
D. it is sufficiently stable for use in consumer products(given)
E. it has fewer calories than sugar (given)

3. If all of the information provided in the passage is true, which of the following can be properly inferred about the regulatory policies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
  Cyclamate is legal and sold regularly in fifty-five countries, including Canada and most European countries, and there is no evidence that it has led to health problems in those countries. Despite this evidence, the FDA has declined to rescind the ban on sodium cyclamate.  
A. The FDA does not require foods to be free of carcinogens in order to be sold in the U.S. consumer market.
B. The FDA has a lengthy testing cycle that requires three levels of testing before a product can be declared safe for human use.
C. All products that go before the FDA must be tested on rats for at least two years before they are declared safe for human use.
 D. The fact that a product is considered safe in other countries is not considered by the FDA to be sufficient evidence that it is safe for use in the U.S. (True) 
E. Challenging an FDA ruling on food safety is so expensive that most companies will abandon the product rather than pursue a legal challenge.

4. In which of the following scenarios would the FDA be most likely to overturn the ban on sodium cyclamate in the United States?

A. A consumer group reports that the formulation of the popular sports drink Gatorade that includes Sucaryl tests better than the current, legal formulation, which is sweetened with fructose.
B. A study by a prestigious university reports that sodium cyclamate, when used alone, has not been shown to cause cancer in humans.
C. A group of government scientists in Mexico declare that sodium cyclamate is safe for use in consumer products.
D. A prominent U.S. corporation requests the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate for consumer use in the U.S. on the grounds that it is less expensive to produce than saccharin.
 E. A review of documents from the original 1969 study on sodium cyclamate concludes that the rats developed bladder cancer solely due to the influence of an industrial solvent used in the lab, and not due to any component in their diets. (True. we need evidence stating the reason for cancer was not the sucaryl or it's component)

mayankdgmat · Answer

1. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following statements is most likely to be an accurate representation of the sentiments of the author?

IMO A

A. The author favors the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate as an artificial sweetener in the U.S. consumer market. 
True, see in last paragraph "  there is no evidence that cyclamate is a carcinogen when used alone, or that the combination in Sucaryl causes cancer in humans. Cyclamate is legal and sold regularly in fifty-five countries, including Canada and most European countries, and there is no evidence that it has led to health problems in those countries. Despite this evidence, the FDA has declined to rescind the ban on sodium cyclamate."

B. The author is concerned about the potential carcinogenic effects of sodium cyclamate on both rats and humans.
Sucaryl was feed, we are not sure about cyclamate.
 
C. The author questions whether the ban on sodium cyclamate should apply to saccharin as well.
No instead he feels why ban on sodium cyclamate is applied?

D. The author feels that it is beneficial for artificial sweeteners to replace sugar in consumer products.
We don't know artificial sweetener is cyclamate, for which Author is concerned about.

E. The author prefers the flavor of Sucaryl to that of other artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda or Nutrasweet.
No mention of other sweetener.

2. Which of the following characteristics is not attributed to sodium cyclamate in the passage?

IMO C

A. it is sweeter than sugar
Can be deduced from "artificial sweetener that was sweeter than sugar but without the calories"

B. it has less of an aftertaste than saccharin
Can be deduced from "but with less of a bitter aftertaste"

C. it is expensive to produce 
it is less expensive, relevant line form passage "and was less expensive and more stable than saccharin"

D. it is sufficiently stable for use in consumer products
can be deduced from "and was less expensive and more stable than saccharin"

E. it has fewer calories than sugar
can be deuced from "artificial sweetener that was sweeter than sugar but without the calories"

3. If all of the information provided in the passage is true, which of the following can be properly inferred about the regulatory policies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

IMO D

A. The FDA does not require foods to be free of carcinogens in order to be sold in the U.S. consumer market.
Following part of passage sow that they required fodd to be free of carcinogens: "the National Academy of Sciences, have determined that there is no evidence that cyclamate is a carcinogen when used alone"

B. The FDA has a lengthy testing cycle that requires three levels of testing before a product can be declared safe for human use.
No mention in passage

C. All products that go before the FDA must be tested on rats for at least two years before they are declared safe for human use.
We are not sure about all products, it was done for product mentioned in passage only.

D. The fact that a product is considered safe in other countries is not considered by the FDA to be sufficient evidence that it is safe for use in the U.S. 
Yes, if they would have considered that then cyclamate would have been declared safer.

E. Challenging an FDA ruling on food safety is so expensive that most companies will abandon the product rather than pursue a legal challenge.
No mention

4. In which of the following scenarios would the FDA be most likely to overturn the ban on sodium cyclamate in the United States?

IMO E

A. A consumer group reports that the formulation of the popular sports drink Gatorade that includes Sucaryl tests better than the current, legal formulation, which is sweetened with fructose.
Still sucaryl may cause cancer. Hence no.

B. A study by a prestigious university reports that sodium cyclamate, when used alone, has not been shown to cause cancer in humans.
When FDA is not considering where other countries has declared cyclamate as safe, why would they will listen of study by prestgous university. They will have belief on there own report.

C. A group of government scientists in Mexico declare that sodium cyclamate is safe for use in consumer products.
Similar argument as B.

D. A prominent U.S. corporation requests the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate for consumer use in the U.S. on the grounds that it is less expensive to produce than saccharin.
FDA will put health of it's citizen first.

E. A review of documents from the original 1969 study on sodium cyclamate concludes that the rats developed bladder cancer solely due to the influence of an industrial solvent used in the lab, and not due to any component in their diets. 
Yes, review is showing alternate cause of cancer and which undermine FDA study.

missionmba2025 · Answer

1. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following statements is most likely to be an accurate representation of the sentiments of the author?

The author shows a positive attitude about sodium cyclamate and concludes that despite it being safe FDA was not reintroducing the same in the US market.

A. The author favors the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate as an artificial sweetener in the U.S. consumer market.

This option is correct. In the entire passage the author has shown postivite attitude towards the sodium cyclamate. Hence, the author favors the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate as an artificial sweetener in the U.S. consumer market.

B. The author is concerned about the potential carcinogenic effects of sodium cyclamate on both rats and humans.

This option is incorrect, the passage tells us that sodium cyclamate doesn't have any carcinogenic on humans.

C. The author questions whether the ban on sodium cyclamate should apply to saccharin as well.

This is incorrect, the passage doesn't discuss on the ban of saccharin.

D. The author feels that it is beneficial for artificial sweeteners to replace sugar in consumer products.

While the passage discusses the benefits in the first paragraph, this is not the central theme. Hence, we can eliminate this.

E. The author prefers the flavor of Sucaryl to that of other artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda or Nutrasweet.

No such comparisions has been made. Hence, we can eliminate this option.

2. Which of the following characteristics is not attributed to sodium cyclamate in the passage?

Refer text "Cyclamate is approximately forty times sweeter than sugar, inexpensive to produce, and has less of an aftertaste than saccharin. When mixed with saccharin, it masks the bitter aftertaste of saccharin in a way that makes the two sweeteners taste very similar to sugar. "

A. it is sweeter than sugar 
Mentioned in the passage.
B. it has less of an aftertaste than saccharin
Mentioned in the passage.
 C. it is expensive to produce 
Incorrect. The compound is inexpensive to produce.
D. it is sufficiently stable for use in consumer products
Correct. The fact that sodium cyclamate can be combined with saccharin makes it a stable product. 
E. it has fewer calories than sugar
Mentioned in the passage.

3. If all of the information provided in the passage is true, which of the following can be properly inferred about the regulatory policies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

A. The FDA does not require foods to be free of carcinogens in order to be sold in the U.S. consumer market.

Incorrect. The fact that sodium cyclamate was banned from the US consumer market was because it was found to be carcinogenic. Hence, we can eliminate this option.

B. The FDA has a lengthy testing cycle that requires three levels of testing before a product can be declared safe for human use.

This information is not mentioned in the passage. Hence, we can eliminate this option.

C. All products that go before the FDA must be tested on rats for at least two years before they are declared safe for human use.

This information is not mentioned in the passage. Hence, we can eliminate this option.

D. The fact that a product is considered safe in other countries is not considered by the FDA to be sufficient evidence that it is safe for use in the U.S.

True, the passage mentiones "Cyclamate is legal and sold regularly in fifty-five countries, including Canada and most European countries, and there is no evidence that it has led to health problems in those countries.  Despite this evidence , the FDA has declined to rescind the ban on sodium cyclamate". Hence, the fact that a product is considered safe in other countries is not considered by the FDA to be sufficient evidence that it is safe for use in the U.S. This option is correct.

E. Challenging an FDA ruling on food safety is so expensive that most companies will abandon the product rather than pursue a legal challenge.

We are not presented on any such information in the passage.

4. In which of the following scenarios would the FDA be most likely to overturn the ban on sodium cyclamate in the United States?

The FDA banned sodium cyclamate because it found that rats which consumed high amount of Sucaryl developed an unusually high incidence of bladder cancer. As Sucaryl consisted of sodium cyclamate, sodium cyclamate was banned. Any evidence that shows sodium cyclamate was not responsible for causing cancer can be sufficient to lift the ban.

A. A consumer group reports that the formulation of the popular sports drink Gatorade that includes Sucaryl tests better than the current, legal formulation, which is sweetened with fructose.

This information is not enough to lift the ban.

B. A study by a prestigious university reports that sodium cyclamate, when used alone, has not been shown to cause cancer in humans.

While this option is compelling, we don't know whether sodium cyclamate when combined with some other substance can cause cancer. Hence, we can eliminate this option.

C. A group of government scientists in Mexico declare that sodium cyclamate is safe for use in consumer products.

The passage already touches upon this point. Hence, we can eliminate this option.

D. A prominent U.S. corporation requests the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate for consumer use in the U.S. on the grounds that it is less expensive to produce than saccharin.

FDA had not banned sodium cyclamate because of price. Hence, the price factor is irrelevant.

E. A review of documents from the original 1969 study on sodium cyclamate concludes that the rats developed bladder cancer solely due to the influence of an industrial solvent used in the lab, and not due to any component in their diets

This is correct. This information presents with an alternate reason why the rats developed bladder cancer. Sodium cyclamate is not to blame here. Hence, the reason is sufficient for FDA to lift its ban.

Answers :
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. E

Anugmat740 · Answer

IMO ACDE.

1. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following statements is most likely to be an accurate representation of the sentiments of the author?

P1: Questions why Sodium Cyclamate banned is strange despite multiple benefits.
P2:Introduction about its origin and beneifts
P3: Study because of which it was banned
P4: Despite global organizations refuting the study and 45 countries approving it, US FDA continuing the ban.

A. The author favors the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate as an artificial sweetener in the U.S. consumer market. ~ B ased on above summary author favors the reintroduction by highlighting its benefits and showing the study is refutted by Global reputed organizations. Example of Other countries using this is given to reinforce the idea of its reintroduction in the US market.

B. The author is concerned about the potential carcinogenic effects of sodium cyclamate on both rats and humans.

C. The author questions whether the ban on sodium cyclamate should apply to saccharin as well.

D. The author feels that it is beneficial for artificial sweeteners to replace sugar in consumer products.

E. The author prefers the flavor of Sucaryl to that of other artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda or Nutrasweet.

2. Which of the following characteristics is not attributed to sodium cyclamate in the passage? 
A. it is sweeter than sugar

B. it has less of an aftertaste than saccharin

C. it is expensive to produce  ~ Refer to the line "Cyclamate is approximately forty times sweeter than sugar,  inexpensive to produce,  and has less of an aftertaste than saccharin."

D. it is sufficiently stable for use in consumer products

E. it has fewer calories than sugar

3. If all of the information provided in the passage is true, which of the following can be properly inferred about the regulatory policies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?

A. The FDA does not require foods to be free of carcinogens in order to be sold in the U.S. consumer market. ~ The carcinogens is banned and the ban is not revoked as per the passage.

B. The FDA has a lengthy testing cycle that requires three levels of testing before a product can be declared safe for human use. ~ The levels of testing of FDA is not mentioned.

C. All products that go before the FDA must be tested on rats for at least two years before they are declared safe for human use. ~ This a sufficient condition to ban the Cyclamate. But we cannot determine that this is a neccessary condition.

D. The fact that a product is considered safe in other countries is not considered by the FDA to be sufficient evidence that it is safe for use in the U.S.  ~ As per the line  "Refer to the line "Cyclamate is legal and sold regularly in fifty-five countries, including Canada and most European countries, and there is no evidence that it has led to health problems in those countries.  Despite this evidence, the FDA has declined to rescind the ban  on sodium cyclamate." the product is accepted in other countries but still banned by the FDA.

E. Challenging an FDA ruling on food safety is so expensive that most companies will abandon the product rather than pursue a legal challenge. ~ Challenging FDA rulling is not mentioned and beyond the scope of the passage.

4. In which of the following scenarios would the FDA be most likely to overturn the ban on sodium cyclamate in the United States?

A. A consumer group reports that the formulation of the popular sports drink Gatorade that includes Sucaryl tests (  I think there is a typo in this and "tests" should be "taste")   better than the current, legal formulation, which is sweetened with fructose.
FDA decision is not based on the taste as the taste is already proved to be very similar to sugar and still FDA did not approve it.

B. A study by a prestigious university reports that sodium cyclamate, when used alone, has not been shown to cause cancer in humans. ~ Already this studies is produced by WHO and National academy of sciences . Refer "that  there is no evidence that cyclamate is a carcinogen when used alone ,"

C. A group of government scientists in Mexico declare that sodium cyclamate is safe for use in consumer products. ~ FDA regulations is independent of other countries result. Refer the line " Cyclamate is legal and sold regularly in fifty-five countries. "

D. A prominent U.S. corporation requests the reintroduction of sodium cyclamate for consumer use in the U.S. on the grounds that it is less expensive to produce than saccharin.~ FDA decision is not based on the cost of the product.

E. A review of documents from the original 1969 study on sodium cyclamate concludes that the rats developed bladder cancer solely due to the influence of an industrial solvent used in the lab, and not due to any component in their diets.  ~ If the study ( based on which the ban is imposed) is refuted, than FDA can consider removing the ban.

isha1389 · Answer

1. D
 Do you suppose that the millions of dieters and diabetics who attempt to restrict their sugar intake would care?
2. C

3.C

4.B

Sajjad1994 · Answer

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A C D E

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Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

1. Based on the tone of the passage, which of the following statements is most likely to be an accurate representation of the sentiments of the author?

Explanation

The questions posed at the beginning of the passage, and the information presented throughout the passage, are structured to imply that sodium cyclamate should be available for consumer use in the U.S.; choice A is an accurate representation of the author’s clear intent in the passage.

Choice C might be true, but it is only a minor point of

Choice C  might be true, but it is only a minor point of  =11pt the passage.

Choice D  overstates the case; while the author apparently believes that sodium cyclamate might be useful for  “dieters and diabetics,”  there is no reason to believe that the author necessarily believes the very general statement offered by  D.

Choice E  is too specific.

Answer: A

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

2. Which of the following characteristics is not attributed to sodium cyclamate in the passage?

Explanation

The answer to this question is provided in two sections of the passage:  “What if there were an artificial sweetener that was sweeter than sugar but without the calories and was less expensive and more stable than saccharin but with less of a bitter aftertaste? Furthermore, what if this sweetener had been proven to be safe in consumer products”  and  “Cyclamate is approximately forty times sweeter than sugar, inexpensive to produce, and has less of an aftertaste than saccharin.”   Choice C  specifically contradicts the statement in the passage that it is  “inexpensive to produce.”  There is support for all of the other statements in the passage.

Correct answer: C

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

3. If all of the information provided in the passage is true, which of the following can be properly inferred about the regulatory policies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ?

Explanation

If it is true that cyclamate is legal in Canada but not legal in the U.S., then statement D clearly must be true. There is insufficient evidence in the passage that any of the other choices are necessarily true.

Correct answer: D

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

4. In which of the following scenarios would the FDA be most likely to overturn the ban on sodium cyclamate in the United States?

Explanation

The only reason given in the passage for the ban on cyclamate was the 1969 study on rats and the conclusion that cyclamate was involved in the high rates of bladder cancer among the rats. If choice E were proven to be true, the reason for the ban would be removed, and the FDA, presumably, would rescind the ban.  Choices A  through  D  might provide reasons to lift the ban, but they do not directly address the one reason given in the passage for the existence of the ban.

Correct answer: E

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