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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