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DDT can be stored in fatty tissues of humans. In women who are pregnant, DDT exposure can occur even in the fetus.
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Is DDT is non-biodegradable?
DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is a persistent organic pollutant that is considered non-biodegradable in the environment. It can remain in the environment for a long time, accumulating in organisms and the food chain, leading to harmful effects on wildlife and humans.
What chemical replaced DDT?
There isn't a single chemical that directly replaced DDT, but rather a shift towards using integrated pest management techniques, including rotating different insecticides and using physical methods like traps. Some commonly used insecticides post-DDT include pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, and organophosphates.
How does DDT affect human beings?
DDT can have harmful effects on human health, including potential carcinogenic and endocrine-disrupting properties. Exposure to DDT has been linked to issues such as developmental delays, reproductive issues, and increased risk of certain cancers. It is important to avoid exposure to DDT through contaminated food or environmental sources to protect human health.
Is ddt polar?
It is non-polar. There are no partial charges.
Why was DDT banned in the US?
DDT was banned in the US in 1972 due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife. It was found to bioaccumulate in the food chain, causing harm to birds, fish, and other animals. Additionally, DDT was linked to potential human health risks, such as cancer and reproductive issues.
DDt remain toxic for years and is stored in body fat?
DDT is highly lipid soluble and has been reported to remain in the bodyfat of migratory birds. It certainly plausible from what I've seen, whether or not it happens in humans is another story.
Why DDT is not advisible for humans?
DDT is toxic, cancerigen and very resistant in the environment.
It is right for us to use pesticides such as ddt at all and why?
DDT is toxic for humans and animals.
What was three ways DDT was beneficial to farming?
DDT destroy insects but is toxic for humans and animals.
What are two properties of DDT that make it hazardous over along period of time?
- DDT is toxic also for humans- DDT is very stable in the environment
Who might disagree with the use of ddt in africa?
people that understand that DDT is a problem to the environment, humans and animals
How does the DDT get from the mother to the pup after the pup is born?
DDT gets into animal tissue and remains there, building up over time. It typically gets into the animal from the things that the animal eats. With very young animals, the DDT get from the mother to the pup after the pup is born by passing through the mother's milk and into the pup.
Ddt and related compounds are primarily stored in?
DDT or dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is a colorless crystalline substance that is used as an insecticide. DDT and some related compounds are primarily stored in fats and other organic solvents.
DDT is stored in the body fat and remains toxic for many years. Explain why these characterisitcs are undesirable in a pesticide?
The accumulation of DDT in body fat poses significant health risks, as it can lead to long-term toxicity in both humans and wildlife, potentially disrupting endocrine systems and causing reproductive issues. Its persistence in the environment means that it can bioaccumulate in the food chain, affecting not just target pests but also beneficial organisms and ecosystems. These characteristics make DDT an undesirable choice as a pesticide, as they compromise ecological balance and pose significant health concerns.
What is DDT and why does it accumulate in the body?
DDT is a synthetic pesticide that was widely used in the past but has since been banned in many countries due to its harmful effects on the environment and human health. DDT can accumulate in the body through various means, including ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, and once absorbed, it is stored in fatty tissues where it can persist for years.
What are the concerns over DDT?
DDT is toxic for many living beings including humans and the decomposition in the environment is very slowly.
How does an animal living hundreds of kilometers from an area sprayed with DDT might get DDT in its body?
Many animals migrate at specific times of the year. An organism with DDT in its tissues may migrate a distance from the area it was sprayed; it may be consumed by a carnivore that would store a higher concentration of DDT in its body tissue. Migrating birds can carry DDT in their bodies even though they inhabit and can be consumed in an ecosystem that is distant from the one that is sprayed. The peregrine falcon is a species of bird found to have high concentrations of DDT in its body. The habitat of the falcon is quite broad, ranging from the North American boreal forest to areas of the southern United States. Falcon prey on organisms in areas where use of DDT is still prevalent, then migrate to areas where the use of DDT has been banned.
