DDT is not easily biodegradable due to its complex chemical structure, which makes it difficult for microorganisms to break down. This leads to its persistence in the environment and accumulation in living organisms, causing harmful effects on wildlife and human health.
It is a colorless contact insecticide, C14H9Cl5, toxic to humans and animals when swallowed or absorbed through the skin. It contains pesticides. Substances that are not brocken down by biological processes are called non-biodegradable subtances. or Non-biodegradable substance are those which do not decay over a period of time when buried in the soil. ex:metal, plastic, DDT, etc.
The major reason for spraying with DDT was to control mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects. DDT was later banned due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife, as well as its potential negative impact on human health.
One reason for the difference in the concentration of DDT in these organisms could be the difference in their feeding habits. Organisms higher up in the food chain, such as birds that feed on fish, may accumulate higher concentrations of DDT over time due to the process of biomagnification.
DDT is an insecticide.
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.
DDT biodegradability is extremely low.
yes
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.
No. It is still found, even in pristine environments, decades after its use was banned.
It is a colorless contact insecticide, C14H9Cl5, toxic to humans and animals when swallowed or absorbed through the skin. It contains pesticides. Substances that are not brocken down by biological processes are called non-biodegradable subtances. or Non-biodegradable substance are those which do not decay over a period of time when buried in the soil. ex:metal, plastic, DDT, etc.
They eventually decompose, which is the reason they are called biodegradable.
The major reason for spraying with DDT was to control mosquitoes and other disease-carrying insects. DDT was later banned due to its harmful effects on the environment and wildlife, as well as its potential negative impact on human health.
One reason for the difference in the concentration of DDT in these organisms could be the difference in their feeding habits. Organisms higher up in the food chain, such as birds that feed on fish, may accumulate higher concentrations of DDT over time due to the process of biomagnification.
DDT is an insecticide.
DDT is a pesticide.
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane; biomagnification of DDT in some organisms is possible.
DDT is dichlorodiphenyltrichlorethane.