A Gardener Is Concerned About Some of the Insect Pests

question 32

Multiple Choice

A gardener is concerned about some of the insect pests in his yard, including Japanese beetles that are destroying his flowering plants. He uses a pesticide that contains diphenol phosphates. This toxin makes holes in the inner mitochondrial membrane. This toxin kills all insects, not just the pest species, and can also be toxic to vertebrates. Which of the following is most likely to happen when an insect ingests this toxin?

• A) ATP production will decrease.
• B) Oxygen will no longer diffuse into the body.
• C) Water will be used more efficiently.
• D) Energy requirements will increase.

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocated cost of a tangible fixed asset over its useful life, reflecting its use and wear and tear over time.

Administrative Salaries

Expenses related to the salaries of employees who perform general administrative duties not directly tied to production or sales.

Interest

The cost paid for borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the total borrowed.

JIT Policy

Just-In-Time policy, a strategy where materials are produced or acquired only as needed for use in the production process, reducing inventory levels.