Multiple choice

The biomagnification of which of the following chemicals in the fishes through a food chain results in 'Minamata disease' in the fish-eating population of the region?

  1. Dieldrin

  2. Cadmium

  3. Lead

  4. Mercury

  5. Arsenic

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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. The biomagnification of mercury in the fishes through a food chain results in 'Minamata disease' in the fish-eating population of the region.