SOLVED: DDT in rats Poisoning by the pesticide DDT causes convulsions in humans and other mammals. Researchers seek to understand how the convulsions are caused. In a randomized comparative experiment, they compared 6 white rats poisoned with DDT with a control group of 6 unpoisoned rats. Electrical measurements of nerve activity are the main clue to the nature of DDT poisoning. When a nerve is stimulated, its electrical response shows a sharp spike followed by a much smaller second spike. The r

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane), this toxic deadly agent's effects on environment & humans; DDT was used in 1940s & 50s against POLIO but was devastating & SAGE HANA'S stack focuses on DDT &

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SOLVED: The insecticide DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is prepared by the following routeDraw the structure of the electrophile that attacks the ring: CClaDDTYou do not have to consider stereochemistry: You do not have to explicitly draw H atoms Do not include lone pairs in your answer: They will not be considered in the grading: In cases where there is more than one answer; just draw one

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Core Topic Briefs: History of Pesticides