Chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides,like DDT,are synthetic versions of
A)heavy metals.
B)non-biodegradable,persistent molecules.
C)ions and salts.
D)vitamins and minerals.

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Chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides, like DDT, are non-biodegradable, persistent molecules that can remain in the environment for many years. They are synthetic versions of naturally occurring organic compounds, but their structure has been altered to make them more potent and longer lasting.

Chlorinated Hydrocarbon Pesticides,like DDT,are Synthetic Versions of