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Which metal causes minamata disease?

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Copper
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Lead
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Manganese
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Mercury
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Solution

The correct option is C Mercury
  • Minamata disease is a neurological disease caused by mercury poisoning. It is mainly caused due to industrial pollution and environmental contamination.
  • It affects the central nervous system and hinders its sensory and motor pathways.
  • It is characterized by numbness in the hands and feet, general muscle weakness, loss of peripheral vision, and damage to hearing and speech.
    Hence, the correct option is D.

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