NEET Biology question

The cause of decline in the population of reptiles and birds is **[DUMET 2008]**

(A)DDTCorrect
(B)Biofertilizer
(C)Bioinsecticides
(D)Sewage

Answer: (A)

Solution

DDT is a non-biodegradable pesticide that biomagnifies up the food chain; in birds and reptiles it disturbs calcium metabolism, leading to thinning of eggshells, premature breaking of eggs,

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