Dieldrin Was a Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Insecticide That Was Remarkably Useful

question 25

Multiple Choice

Dieldrin was a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide that was remarkably useful against termites because it did not seem to degrade when applied to wood. What issue would you expect with its use?

• A) biological magnification
• B) expressive toxicity
• C) chlorination
• D) decomposition

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