NEET Biology question

Not in NEET syllabus

Shell of egg in bird becomes thin (not properly formed) due to the pollution of pesticides. This occurs due to disturbed

(A)Calcium metabolismCorrect
(B)Phosphorus metabolism
(C)Sodium metabolism
(D)Potassium metabolism

Answer: (A)

Solution

Pesticides such as DDT disturb calcium metabolism in birds, interfering with the deposition of calcium carbonate needed to form strong eggshells, resulting in thin, fragile shells that break prematurely

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Question ID VK-130055