Pesticides that build up in the body are said to be which term?

• A. Pumping iron
• B. Additives
• C. Accumulative
• D. Adjuvants

Answer: (C)

Pesticides that persist and accumulate in the body are described as accumulative. This happens when a compound is fat-soluble and not easily broken down or excreted, so with repeated exposure the amount stored in the body builds up over time, potentially increasing toxicity. Not every pesticide behaves this way—some are quickly metabolized and eliminated.

Other options aren’t about persistence in the body. Pumping iron is unrelated. Additives are substances added to formulations for various purposes, not about buildup in the body. Adjuvants are ingredients that help the pesticide work better, but they don’t describe the chemical’s tendency to accumulate in tissues.