everyday science MCQ #979

Which of the following pollutants in water causes "Minamata disease"?

everyday science MCQ #979

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which of the following pollutants in water causes "Minamata disease"?

    • A) Perchlorate
    • B) Methylmercury
    • C) Salmonella
    • D) Lead

    Answer: Methylmercury

    Explanation: Minamata disease is severe neurological damage caused by methylmercury poisoning; it was first identified in Minamata, Japan, where industrial wastewater contaminated fish consumed by residents.