Q.

Whichof the following appeared to be with a significant potential for accumulation through food chains?

A. DDT
B. Parathion
C. Lindane
D. Carbary
Answer» A. DDT
Explanation: Mercury and DDT are two persistent toxic materials that accumulate in the food chain and damage the organisms in it. DDT is an insecticide that can pass up the food chain from insects to small birds, and then from the small birds to birds of prey. It is now banned because of this.
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