What Are the Properties of Toxicants That Are Likely to Build

question 41

Multiple Choice

What are the properties of toxicants that are likely to build up in animals through bioaccumulation?

• A)They are carcinogenic and mutagenic.
• B)They contain nitrogen and sulfur.
• C)They are gases that are readily carried by pesticide drift.
• D)They are nonbiodegradable and lipid -soluble.
• E)They are biodegradable and water soluble.

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Definitions:

Interpreting The Message

The process of understanding and making sense of communicated information or signals.

Mental Filters

Cognitive biases that affect the perception and interpretation of information, filtering it through personal experiences and beliefs.

Bypassing

Overlooking or avoiding a prescribed process or procedure, often to achieve a goal more quickly.

Composing The Message

The process of creating and structuring written or verbal communication to effectively convey information or intent to the recipient.