Pesticide residues appear in which of the following foods?

Correct answer: D. All of the above

  • A. Milk
  • B. Fruit
  • C. Fish
  • D. All of the above

Explanation

Pesticide residues can contaminate various parts of the food web. They can be present on the surface of fruits and vegetables, bioaccumulate in the fatty tissues of animals (leading to contamination of milk), and concentrate in aquatic ecosystems, contaminating fish.

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