Persistent organic pollutants are
A) chemicals that are released as a result of human activity into the environment and emit ionizing radiation as they decompose.
B) harmful, highly stable chemicals that are released as a result of human activity into the environment.
C) a family of chemicals used to decrease crop destruction and losses.
D) also known as food residues.
B
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