Mercury is Commonly Found In

Question

Mercury is commonly found in
A) some electronics, but not in pesticides.
B) some compounds that are neurotoxins, but not in electronics.
C) some pesticides, but not in any neurotoxins.
D) some electronics, some pesticides, and some neurotoxic compounds.

Accepted Answer

Mercury is commonly found in some electronics, such as fluorescent light bulbs and batteries, as well as some pesticides, including fungicides and herbicides. It is also found in some neurotoxic compounds, such as methylmercury which can be found in certain types of fish. Therefore, the best choice is D, as it includes all three categories that mercury can be found in.