1. Which of the following chemicals is a persistent organic pollutant (POP), but is produced naturally (not artificially by humans)? A. DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro-ethane), produced as an insecticide B. ethyl-mercaptan, produced by skunks C. PCBS (polychlorinated biphenyls), produced for electrical insulation D. aldrin, produced as an insecticide E. dioxins (like 2,4-D), produced as a byproduct of herbicides

1. Which of the following chemicals is a persistent organic pollutant (POP), but is produced naturally (not artificially by humans)? A. DDT (dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro-ethane), produced as an insecticide B. ethyl-mercaptan, produced by skunks C. PCBS (polychlorinated biphenyls), produced for electrical insulation D. aldrin, produced as an insecticide E. dioxins (like 2,4-D), produced as a byproduct of herbicides

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