Multiple Choice
The insecticide DDT (p-dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is
A) highly toxic to humans
B) toxic to some aquatic life
C) toxic to some aquatic life, and able to interfere with the strength of eggshells, causing a decline I bird population
D) very expensive
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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Q6: The toxin arsenic occurs naturally in the
Q7: PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls,<br>A)are used today extensively
Q8: Nerve cells (neurons) are connected by<br>A)cilia<br>B)ligaments<br>C)gaps or
Q9: The insecticides parathion and malathion interfere with
Q10: Neurotoxins interfere with the<br>A)Citric Acid cycle<br>B)Krebs cycle<br>C)Acetylcholine
Q12: Nitrogen dioxide (NO<sub>2</sub>) is<br>A)very dangerous to humans,
Q13: British Anti-Lewisite (BAL) is able to react
Q14: Catalysts are substances which<br>A)slow down an undesired
Q15: Teratogens such as thalidomide can cause<br>A)birth defects<br>B)anemia<br>C)hepatitis<br>D)none
Q16: The lungs are protected from inhalation of