Assignment:
Select one of the following major contaminants as the topic of this assignment:
- benzene
- lead
- chromium
- mercury
- arsenic
Write a 1000 to 1,150 word paper addressing the following regarding your chosen contaminant:
- The contaminant
- The sources of the contaminant
- Physical properties of the contaminant
- The routes of exposure--absorption--for the contaminant
- The pathway of distribution--transport--for the contaminant
- The uptake of your contaminant across the cell wall or membrane
Your answer must be, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format.