The Effect of DDT on Birds Is a Result of Which

question 42

Multiple Choice

The effect of DDT on birds is a result of which three characteristics of DDT?

• A) metabolism, persistence, and biological magnification
• B) bioaccumulation, metabolism, and resistance
• C) biological magnification, resistance, and persistence
• D) persistence, bioaccumulation, and biological magnification
• E) metabolism, resistance, and biological magnification

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