Which is an example of a radiological contaminant?
A) Lead
B) Mercury
C) Ricin
D) Radon
Ans: D
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Generally, contaminants can be thought of in three categories: chemical (lead, mercury, volatile organic compounds), biological (mold, anthrax, ricin), and radiological (radium, radon).
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