Asked by Sidarth Srikanth on Sep 29, 2024
Which category do rotenone and pyrethrum belong to?
A) chlorinated hydrocarbons
B) carbamates
C) soil sterilants
D) botanicals
Botanicals
Plant-derived substances used in health foods, supplements, and cosmetics for their potential benefits or therapeutic properties.
Rotenone
A chemical compound derived from certain plants used as an insecticide and piscicide due to its toxicity to mitochondria.
Pyrethrum
A natural insecticide made from the dried flower heads of certain chrysanthemum species, used to control pests.
- Master the categorization and manifestations of pesticides, including chlorinated hydrocarbons, carbamates, pyrethroids, and organophosphates.
Learning Objectives
- Master the categorization and manifestations of pesticides, including chlorinated hydrocarbons, carbamates, pyrethroids, and organophosphates.