Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
There is some concern regarding the nanoparticles of some chemical elements that are used by the industry in the manufacture of various products. Why?
1. They can accumulate in the environment, and contaminate water and soil.
2. They can enter food chains.
3. They can trigger the production of free radicals.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: D
• Nanoparticles persist in water/soil due to small size, cross cell membranes entering food chains, and induce ROS/free radical generation.
• All three mechanisms contribute to environmental toxicity and oxidative cellular damage.
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