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