Question

Which component found in fertilizer is a known cancer-causing agent?

ammonia
nitrites
phosphorous
zinc

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is nitrites

Step-by-step explanation: This answer has been confirmed correct.

The inclusion of nitrites in fertilizer makes it a risk as a carcinogen (hence the product warning labels).

Answer 2

B Nitrites

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is nitrites. Nitrites can cause cancer when humans have reached a certain level of exposure.