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Chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides, such as DDT, were introduced during World War II to control insects
in agricultural crops. All of the following statements about chlorinated hydrocarbons are true EXCEPT:
A. They are safe for all organisms except insect pests.
B. They are inexpensive and easy to apply.
C. They persist for a long time in the environment.
D. They boost crop yields by killing pests.