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Why was DDT found in breast milk? What does it do to the body? Why are bird populations at risk?
DDT is fat soluble
It interferes with the nervous system
Bird eggs are more likely to break do to a reduction of calcium caused by DDT. Also, the birds are less likely to have viable offspring.
It interferes with the nervous system
Bird eggs are more likely to break do to a reduction of calcium caused by DDT. Also, the birds are less likely to have viable offspring.
Flashcard info:
Author: savhighsmith
Main topic: Entomology
Topic: General
School / Univ.: UGA
City: Athens
Published: 24.03.2010