1. An important type(s) of compound that is far more toxic in water than in air

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1. An important type(s) of compound that is far more toxic in water than in air is/are: a. organic compounds b. photochemicals c. vapors d. lipid-soluble xenobiotics e. metals

2. Which of the following is true concerning cadmium? a. The half-life is approximately 16 years b. In the liver and kidney, cadmium is found bound to a small protein called metallothionein c. An estimated 93-97% of the cadmium in whole blood is found in the plasma d. All of the above e. Only a and b

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Explanation / Answer

1. Xenobiotic compound-as they are not synthesised within the body rather athey are present as foreign compounds. and can be environmental pollutants.

2. Only a and b, i.e. Hapf life is approximatelt 16 years and In the liver and Kidney cadmium is found to s small protein Metallothionein.

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