NEET Biology question

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Drinking of mineral water with very low level of pesticides (about 0.02 ppm) for long periods may **[AIIMS 2003]**

(A)Produce immunity against mosquito
(B)Cause leukaemia (blood cancer) in most people
(C)Cause cancer of the intestine
(D)Lead to accumulation of pesticide residues in body fatCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Most pesticides are non-biodegradable and lipophilic, so even very low, chronic exposure through drinking water leads to their gradual accumulation and concentration in the fatty tissues of the body over time

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