DDT was developed as a synthetic insecticide. In 1972, DDT was banned for use in the United States due to its damaging environmental effects. In 3-5 sentences explain how introducing DDT into an ecosystem would impact a food chain. Be sure to include all relevant vocabulary in your answer.(4 points)
Introducing DDT into an ecosystem would have a significant impact on a food chain. DDT is a persistent organic pollutant that can be directly toxic to organisms and can also accumulate in the environment over time. If DDT is present in the environment, it can be absorbed by plants through their roots and be transferred to herbivores through consumption. As the herbivores are consumed by carnivores, the DDT concentration is magnified in higher trophic levels through a process called biomagnification. This can lead to harmful effects on the reproduction, behavior, and survival of organisms in the food chain.
