- Non-biodegradable pollutants are substances that cannot be broken down by natural biological processes (like bacteria or fungi) into simpler, harmless substances. - DDT is a persistent organic pollutant (POP), meaning it remains in the environment for a very long time. - It accumulates in the tissues of living organisms (bioaccumulation) and becomes more concentrated as it moves up the food chain (biomagnification), posing risks to wildlife and potentially human health.
Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) is a
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Pollution (Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Heavy Metal Pollution: Characteristics, sources, biomagnification, effects, relevant conventions.)
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