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A disease caused by eating fish contaminated by industrial waste, containing mercury compounds, is called as

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Minamata disease

B

Bright's disease

C

Hashimoto's disease

D

Osteosclerosis

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Disease Context**: The question mentions a disease caused by eating fish contaminated with industrial waste, specifically containing mercury compounds. 2. **Understand the Source of Contamination**: Industrial waste can lead to the accumulation of harmful substances like mercury in aquatic environments. Fish that inhabit these waters can absorb these toxic compounds. 3. **Recognize the Specific Mercury Compound**: The transcript refers to methyl mercury, which is a toxic form of mercury that can accumulate in fish and other organisms. 4. **Link to Historical Context**: The disease caused by consuming fish contaminated with methyl mercury is historically known as Minamata disease. This disease was first identified in Minamata Bay, Japan, where industrial waste led to severe mercury poisoning in the local population. 5. **Conclude with the Correct Answer**: Based on the information provided, the disease caused by eating fish contaminated with mercury is called Minamata disease. **Final Answer**: Minamata disease ---
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Disease Context**: The question mentions a disease caused by eating fish contaminated with industrial waste, specifically containing mercury compounds. 2. **Understand the Source of Contamination**: Industrial waste can lead to the accumulation of harmful substances like mercury in aquatic environments. Fish that inhabit these waters can absorb these toxic compounds. 3. **Recognize the Specific Mercury Compound**: The transcript refers to methyl mercury, which is a toxic form of mercury that can accumulate in fish and other organisms. ...
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