Which part of the body is harmed by pesticides like DDT?

Digestive tract

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Intestines

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Solution

The correct option is A Digestive tract
Pesticides are the harmful chemicals used in agriculture. These chemicals when coming in contact with the digestive tract of the human body leads to food poisoning. It also can affect a different part of the body like skin, nervous system etc.
So the correct option is 'digestive tract'.

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