NEET Biology question

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The soil pollutants that affect food chain and food web by killing microorganisms and plants are **[Kerala CEE 2003]**

(A)Nitrogen oxides
(B)Pathogens
(C)Chemical fertilizers
(D)PesticidesCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Pesticides, intended to kill target pests, can also harm non-target soil microorganisms and plants, disrupting the food chain and food web when they persist and move through the ecosystem. Nitrogen oxides are air pollutants, pathogens

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Question ID VK-130015