Abstract
Chlorpyrifos (organophosphate pesticide), carbaryl (carbamate pesticide), and their metabolites 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol (TCP) and 1-naphthol, respectively, can interact with the structure of DNA. These interactions, characterized by intercalations on the double helix, breaking of the single or double strands, and formation of adducts, can cause genetic mutations and carcinogenesis. Me…