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Pesticides Flashcards

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what are pesticides?

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A substance used for destroying organisms

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Examples of man-made toxins

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  1. PCBs (used in paints & plastics)
  2. DDT (insecticide for mosquitoes - banned)
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Effects of DDT

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  1. Causes reproductive disorders
  2. Weakens the shell of eggs (eggs break or do not hatch)
  3. Can cause nervous system and immune system disorders in animals
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What is fat solubility?

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The organism dissolves in fat cells and doesn’t with water

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What is water solubility?

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Dissolves in water.

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