What is the maximum residue level?
Pesticide Residue

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1.
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The highest level of pesticide residue that is legally tolerated in or on food.
2.
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What are pesticides used to protect crops from?
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Insects, rodents, weeds, and other pests.
3.
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What is pesticide residue?
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Pesticides that remain in food grains, vegetables, and fruits after they are applied to crops.
4.
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Which type of pesticides exhibit bioaccumulation?
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Chlorinated pesticides.
5.
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What disease can be caused by pesticide residue?
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Parkinson's disease.
6.
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Define 'biomagnification'.
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The process by which the concentration of pesticides increases in organisms at each successive level of the food chain.
7.
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What is the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding pesticides?
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To regulate the use of pesticides and ensure they are safe for human health and the environment.
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