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Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?
1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.
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• Correct Answer: C
• Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are highly persistent organic pollutants (POPs) resistant to environmental degradation; they are lipophilic, bioaccumulate in fatty tissues, and biomagnify through food chains.
• Both persistence and bioaccumulation are major concerns driving their regulation under the Stockholm Convention.
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