Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
With reference to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that are used in making many consumer product, consider the following statements :
1. PFAS are found to be widespread in drinking water, food and food packaging material.
2. PFAS are not easily degraded in the environment.
3. Persistent exposure to PFAS can lead to bioaccumulation in animal bodies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: D
• PFAS (forever chemicals) are found in drinking water, food, and packaging; they resist thermal, biological, and hydrolytic degradation.
• Their persistence leads to bioaccumulation in fish, wildlife, and humans.
• All three statements are correct as per EPA and scientific studies.
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