​Which Characteristic Is More Likely to Be Associated with Chlorinated

question 83

Multiple Choice

​Which characteristic is more likely to be associated with chlorinated hydrocarbons than with organophosphates and carbamates? 

• A) ​magnification in the food chain 
• B) ​contamination of surface water 
• C) ​rapid degradation in the environment 
• D) ​poisoning of organisms other than the targeted pests

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