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Smoke is known to have carcinogenic effect due to presence of a compound called as
EXPLANATION
Fish Smoking & Carcinogenic Compounds
- Carcinogenic Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Smoke:
- During wood smoking of fish, thermal pyrolysis of wood lignin and cellulose above $400^\circ\text{C}$ generates Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs).
- 3,4-Benzopyrene (Benzo[a]pyrene): The most potent carcinogen and mutagen identified among wood smoke components. Food safety regulations strictly limit benzo[a]pyrene in smoked fishery products to $\le 2.0\,\mu\text{g/kg}$ (ppb).
- Correct Option: Option 1 (3,4 benzopyrene).
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