All the following statements regarding the use of DDT are true EXCEPT that
A. the pesticide was recognized to be extremely toxic to insects.
B. the pesticide likely saved the lives of thousands of soldiers during World War II.
C. after its introduction, it quickly gained a positive reputation for its effectiveness.
D. scientists during WWII knew the pesticide had a long-term toxic effect on humans and animals.
E. it was first used on a large scale in Italy in 1943-1944, during a typhus outbreak.
Answer: D
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