Which of the following substances are harmful for health if present in food items 1 Pesticide r...........

General Science (NDA) Health and Diseases

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Which of the following substances are harmful for health if present in food items?

1. Pesticide residues 2. Lead

3. Metanil yellow 4. Mercury

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

1 and 2

1, 2 and 4

3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Pesticide residues lead to cancers and sterility in humans. Lead is emitted from petroleum as by product. If injected in us specially young one then adversely affecting brain and nervous system. In adults high blood pressure and kidney damage occur due to lead. Metanil yellow, a principal non-permitted food colour, leads neurotoxicity on the developing and adult’s brain. Mercury if injected in
body then adversely affect nervous, digestive and immune system and other organs such as lungs and kidney.