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In Drosophila DDT is converted to

A. DDD

B. DDP

C. DDA

D. Dicofol

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In Drosophila DDT is converted to Dicofol.
Dicofol is an organochlorine pesticide that is chemically related to DDT. Specifically, it is used as a miticide against the red spider mite.
Though difocol is not extremely toxic, its use is controverial because one of the intermediates used in its production is DDT.

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