Multiple choice

Mercury pollution causes a disease�

  1. Methaelo binemia

  2. Minimata

  3. Foolish disease

  4. Hepatitis
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Minamata disease is caused by mercury poisoning, named after the Japanese city where a famous outbreak occurred. Industrial mercury discharge into water accumulates in fish, causing severe neurological damage in humans who consume them. The disease highlights the dangers of heavy metal pollution.

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