7.4 PESTICIDES & BIOACCUMULATION Flashcards by kaydence !! | Brainscape

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What are pesticides?

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Toxic and poisonous chemical substances that kill pests of all different types

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What is bioaccumulation?

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A process of accumulation of chemicals in an organism

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What are the effects of persistent pesticides?

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Do not break down
Stay in environment

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