Certain Forms of the Element Mercury Move Up Through the Food

question 9

Multiple Choice

Certain forms of the element mercury move up through the food chain and into humans. What is primary problem that mercury is known to cause in people?

• A) birth defects and loss of cognitive ability in children
• B) higher incidences of brain cancer
• C) increased failure of metallic joint replacements
• D) higher incidences of kidney cancer
• E) severe hearing loss

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