Which of the following insecticide causes disrupted calcium metabolism in birds that leads to fragile and thin egg shells in them?

BHC

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DDT

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Aldrin

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Malathion

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The correct option is B DDT
DDT (dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane) was one of the widespread insceticide used in western countries. it was soluble in fat rather than water. as a result it biomagnified up the food chain and disrupted calcium metabolism in birds,leads eggshells to be thin and fragile.

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