Question

Endosulfan and Malathion are harmful because:

• A. They bioaccumulate in the food chain and kill microbes
• B. They prevent ozone layer depletion
• C. They neutralize heavy metals in soil
• D. They block soil pores

Answer 1

Answer:

A. They bioaccumulate in the food chain and kill microbes

• Pesticides and insecticides disrupt soil microbial balance, accumulate in organisms, and pose long-term health risks such as cancer.