In an Attempt to Maintain Organic Growing Standards a Peach

question 12

Multiple Choice

In an attempt to maintain organic growing standards a peach farmer has decided to use an dormant spray on his crop to prevent an infestation of insects.The dormant spray is a natural oil that will be sprayed on the insects.What is the most accurate description of what will happen to the insects once they are coated with the oil?

• A)As the oil coats the insects their spiracles will become plugged.This will prevent oxygen from reaching the tracheae,tracheoles and eventually exchanging gases with the cells.
• B)As the oil coats the insects their tracheoles will become plugged.This will prevent oxygen from reaching the cells and exchanging gases.
• C)The oil will cause the insects body temperature to increase.This will cause the insect to dehydrate and eventually die.
• D)The oil will prevent the insect from being able to hold onto the peach trees and feeD.They will eventually all starve to death.
• E)The oil will slow down the movement of the insects enabling predators to catch them easier.The predators will reduce the insect population so mush that it is not a threat to the peach orchard.

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