(A) Organochlorines are lipophilic in nature. Due to their high lipid solubility,they exhibit a strong affinity for the fatty tissues of animals. This

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(A) Organochlorines are lipophilic in nature. Due to their high lipid solubility,they exhibit a strong affinity for the fatty tissues of animals. This property leads to their accumulation in the food chain,a process known as biomagnification.

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Organochlorines
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Organophosphates
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