Science, asked by dipanshukumar48192, 11 months ago

Why is the prolonged use of DDT not desirable?

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Answered by preetgoswami44

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The prolonged use of DDT is not desirable because it has adverse effects on the environment. ... DDTstands for Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and was primarily discovered as an insecticide. However, it is also likely to be carcinogenic and thereby poses a threat to life on Earth.

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Answered by hinakhan000

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DDT was commonly used pesticides it was effective...it was mainly used to prevent body lice, typhus, malaria...

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The prolonged use of DDT is not desirable because it is useful and effective.....

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