Which of the Following Is a True Statement About DDT

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about DDT, a synthetic insecticide?

• A) ​It leads to a concentration in herbivores.
• B) ​It affects fertility, causes changes in brain functioning, and increases the incidence of cancer.
• C) ​It breaks down quickly and lasts in soil for 3-5 years.
• D) ​It is excreted back into the environment by the organisms that consume it.

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