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Biomolecules

Question
CBSEENBI11025283

Which element is cause of itai 1/N desh itai disease

  • Hg

  • Cd

  • Pb

  • As

Solution

B.

Cd

Itai-itai disease was the name given to the mass cadmium poisoning of Toyama Prefecture, Japan, starting around 1912. The term 'itai-itai disease' was coined by locals for the severe pains people with the condition felt in the spine and joints.Cadmium poisoning can also cause softening of bones and kidney failure.