A Scientist Is Trying to Make a New Insecticide That

question 20

Multiple Choice

A scientist is trying to make a new insecticide that will be more toxic to flies, but less toxic to humans than insecticides now available. The scientist is engaged in

• A) basic research.
• B) applied research.
• C) technology.
• D) serendipity.

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Definitions:

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