Q901
A pesticide of lipophilic in nature is
A.
2-4 D
B.
DDT
AnswerC.
BHC
D.
Carbamates
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
A pesticide of lipophilic nature is DDT.DDT is hydrophobic and lipophilic requiring an organic solvent (e.g., oil or fat) as a vehicle. Gastrointestinal absorption is slow with symptoms taking several hours to develop.
DDT is metabolized slowly by liver microsomal enzymes initially dehydrochlorinating DDT to DDE and reducing it to DDD.