The Carrier Agents of a Pesticide Are Called "Inerts" Because

question 10

Multiple Choice

The carrier agents of a pesticide are called "inerts" because they ____.

• A) ​are not toxic to the targeted pest 
• B) ​render the targeted pest inert 
• C) ​are not toxic to the environment 
• D) ​intensify the effects of the toxic agents 
• E) ​diminish the effects of the toxic agents

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