Pesticide Resistance Occurs When a Population of Pests

question 8

Multiple Choice

Pesticide resistance occurs when a population of pests

• A) Becomes too numerous for chemicals to control
• B) Genetically changes (through natural selection) and is no longer affected by the chemicals
• C) Grows extremely large because of chemical misapplications
• D) Is not affected by chemicals because the pesticide chemicals do not break down in the environment
• E) Is completely wiped out by the pesticide chemicals

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