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Which pollutant is known to cause "endocrine disruption" in aquatic organisms?

Option: 1

Pesticides


Option: 2

Heavy metals


Option: 3

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)


Option: 4

Petroleum hydrocarbons


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Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are persistent organic pollutants that can cause endocrine disruption in aquatic organisms, affecting their reproductive and hormonal systems.

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