Asked by Savanah Miller on Apr 28, 2024

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Among what indigenous population have scientists found the highest levels of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) ?​

A) ​Maya
B) ​Yanomamo
C) ​Inuit
D) ​Pashto

PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls)

A group of man-made organic chemicals consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine atoms, used in various industrial applications, now banned in many countries due to their environmental persistence and health hazards.

Indigenous Population

Ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a region, prior to colonization or the establishment of national boundaries.

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Abdelraouf AbdallahApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Scientists have found the highest levels of PCBs among the Inuit population, specifically those living in the Arctic region. This is due to the fact that PCBs have been released into the environment through industrial activities and have traveled through air and water currents to accumulate in the fatty tissues of marine animals, which are a staple of the Inuit diet.