Why Would the Addition of a Functional Group That Can

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why would the addition of a functional group that can be cleaved in the body to form an alcohol produce a more environmentally friendly insecticide?

• A)Because it can be cleaved, it produces a polar, water soluble material that can be excreted.
• B)Because it can be cleaved it can be used as an energy source and provide food energy.
• C)Because the polar groups can be converted into ATP or other phosphorus derivatives.
• D)all of the above
• E)none of the above

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