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Studies in remote areas of Alaska have shown that PCBs are even found in lakes untouched by
humans.
There is no known natural process that produces PBCs.
Each PBC differs by the quantity and location of the chlorine atoms.
Question 2
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PCBs have been released from transformers and equipment that reside in previously uninhabited
areas.
Contamination of rivers by industrial waste has carried PCBs far and wide.
Incorrect Question
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Which of the following observations or methods (you may choose more than one)
might be the best test of the hypothesis (or hypotheses) for PCB distribution?
Which of the following observations or methods (you may choose more than one) might be the best test
of the hypothesis (or hypotheses) for PCB distribution?
Test air samples from numerous sites for the presence of PCBs using a gas chromatograph and
mass spectrometer.
Write a newspaper article arguing that suggestions of PCB contamination in Alaska are part of a
conspiracy by environmental scientist to gain additional funding.
Send local manufacturers and factories a questionnaire asking for data they have on recent spills or
leaks from their facilities.
Test water samples from various lakes using a liquid chromatograph and mass spectrometer.
Question 4
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Conduct a search of the literature by whatever means you wish (Google, Bing,
local library, etc.) and determine which of the following toxic effects have been
attributed to PCBs (there may be more than one answer):
Conduct a search of the literature by whatever means you wish (Google, Bing, local library, etc.) and
determine which of the following toxic effects have been attributed to PCBs (there may be more than one
answer):
Hemorrhagic fever
Krokodil syndrome
Mutagenic affects
Neurotoxicity
Endocrine disruption
Question 5
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