Question

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Answer 1

Scientists claim that Bisphenol A when ingested may cause brain problems,  behaviour and reproductive development problems in foetus, children and even infants.

Option D.

Explanation:

Bisphenol A was a very common compound to produce polycarbonate bottles. This bottles were very commonly used to produce baby bottles, different beverage containers, different water bottles etc. Until 2010, BPA was allowed as a safe to consume ingredient by WHO but after 2010,they strictly restricted the levels of BPA in food because it has severe ill effects in human body.

Even low amounts of BPA in food can cause hypertension, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis etc. Although not proven, but BPA is thought to cause cancer. Effects on children and infants are more prominent which can cause problems in development of reproductive structures and brain. Even in adults, the brain problems may lead to change in their behaviors.