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DDT residues are rapidly passed through ...

DDT residues are rapidly passed through food chain causing biomagnification because DDT is

A

Lipo soluble

B

Moderately toxic

C

Non-toxic to aquatic animals

D

Water soluble

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A
Some pesticides e.g. DDT are persistent, fat soluble. These chlorinate hydrocarbon result in biological magnification.
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