Which of the Following Statements About Pesticides Is False

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about pesticides is false?

• A)The prolonged use of a particular pesticide can cause a pest population to develop genetic resistance to it.
• B)Most pesticides affect more species than the pests for which they are intended.
• C)Pesticides applied to agricultural lands tend to stay where they are applied.
• D)Most pesticides are chemically stable and do not degrade readily in the environment.
• E)Pesticides reduce the amount of crop loss through consumption by insects.

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Definitions:

Diaphysis

Diaphysis refers to the shaft or central part of a long bone, which is composed primarily of compact bone to provide strength.

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in joints, facilitating movement and absorbing shocks.

Shaft

The long, narrow, central portion of a long bone or hair, differing in structure or composition from the ends or the surrounding parts.

Bone Marking

Features on the surface of bones, such as ridges and notches, which serve as attachment points for muscles and ligaments.