There Is Concern Over the Use of Dioxin,a Synthetic Plant

question 35

Multiple Choice

There is concern over the use of dioxin,a synthetic plant hormone,as a weed killer because

• A)it weakens the shells of the eggs of predatory birds,resulting in the death of their offspring.
• B)it causes massive fish kills when it gets into lakes and streams.
• C)it can cause irreversible mutations in crop plants.
• D)it can cause birth defects and leukemia in mammals.

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Definitions:

Heart Failure

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Decreased Urinary Output

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Inappropriate Sweating

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Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol

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