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Biological weapons involve living things, such as germs. Mercury is a chemical, not a biological. Bio weapons might include the diseases of anthrax, plague, typhus, Ebola, etc.

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Is Morocco against the use of chemical or biological weapons?

Th Chemical Weapons Convention was ratified by Morocco at 29.04.1997.


The disadvantages of using biological agents?

The advantage is that chemical weapons doesn't destroy buidings. Also these weapons can be used by poor nations without nuclear weapons.The disadvantage is that chemical weapons contribute to the pollution of air, waters and soils. Also the use is sometimes dependent on the atmospheric conditions.


Us policy bans research development production stockpiling and acquiring of biological agents?

U.S. policy prohibits the research, development, production, stockpiling, and acquisition of biological agents that could be used for offensive biological warfare. This is primarily governed by the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), an international treaty aimed at preventing the use of biological weapons. The U.S. also implements strict regulations and oversight through agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure compliance and safety in handling biological materials for legitimate purposes. Such policies are designed to protect public health and security while promoting responsible scientific research.


Why was mercury onboard the U-864?

The deadly mercury cargo was to be used in the development of weapons to bolster Japan's efforts against the Allies in the Pacific war. This, it was hoped, would divert attention and assets from the European war and allow Germany to regroup and stay in the fight.


What are the seven metals of antiquity?

The seven metals of antiquity are gold, silver, copper, iron, tin, lead, and mercury. These metals were known and used in ancient civilizations for various purposes such as tools, weapons, jewelry, and coinage.

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What are two Biological organisms used as biological weapons?

anthrax and botulin toxin.


What three types of weapons were used during the cold war?

Nuclear weapons, Biological Weapons, Chemical Weapons.


Why does the world community strongly condemn biological warfare as such weapons today?

When biological weapons have been used the outcome has been massive death and biological destruction. It affects all things in the area used. When Hessian used biological weapons against his people whole populations died. Since it is biological it stays in the environment and can mutate so it has been agreed not to use them.


What are some weapons used by terrorists to further their objectives?

They used missiles, bombs, fuel-laden planes, and biological weapons.


Who invented biological weapons?

nature did. the cavemen used sticks (biological weapon) to attack other cavemen


Does Chile allow the use of biological weapons?

No Because Chile Isn't All in On Biological Weapons.


What are the goals the other major countries involved in nuclear biological weapons?

I know of no "nuclear biological" weapons, perhaps you meant nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) weapons, which can be any one of these.


What weapons and fortifications are not permitted?

Nuclear weapons weapons of mass destruction, biological weapons.


Why are microorganims used as biological weapons?

Bioweapons are weapons made out of microorganisms, such as anthrax, small pox, or tularemia, and they were used because they were a possible weapon against other countries. If you'd like to know more about biological weapons and biological warfare I suggest you read Biohazard, by Ken Alibeck, an amazing insight into the bioweapons produced by the Soviet Union during the Cold War.


Where can one find more information on biological weapons?

There are many places where one could find information on biological weapons. One could check 'Ready' for information on biological weapons and threats.


What are biological weapons?

Biological weapons are germs weaponized into superfine powders able to be breathed in and cause death or illness.


What are the Estimation of mercury in biological samples?

The estimation of mercury in biological samples is typically done using techniques such as atomic absorption spectrophotometry or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. These methods involve digesting the biological sample to release the mercury and then measuring its concentration. Calibration curves with known standards are used to quantify the amount of mercury present in the sample.