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Which properties of pesticides makes them toxic?

A
They are water insoluble.
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They are water soluble.
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C
They are non-biodegrable.
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D
Both a and c
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Solution

The correct option is D Both a and c
  • Pesticides are chemical compounds that are water-insoluble and non-biodegradable.
  • As they are non-biodegradable they pollute the environment in which they are present.
  • Pesticides can cause short-term adverse health effects, called acute effects, as well as chronic adverse effects that can occur months or years after exposure.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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