Asked by Raymond Shaquille on May 09, 2024
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Which type of organism is killed by pesticides?
A) birds
B) fungi
C) humans
D) mammals
Pesticides
Substances used to prevent, destroy, or control pests including weeds, insects, and disease-causing organisms in agricultural production and disease vector control.
Fungi
A kingdom of complex organisms distinct from plants and animals, including yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, often playing essential roles in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
- Recognize the drawbacks of using chemical pest control, including potential toxicity, environmental persistence, non-target species impact, and genetic resistance development.
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Huy?n TrangMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Pesticides are generally used to kill pests such as insects, mites, and other arthropods, as well as weeds, so choice B, fungi, is not correct. Pesticides can also have negative impacts on non-target organisms such as birds and mammals (choices A and D), as well as humans (choice C), so those options are also not correct. Therefore, the best choice is B, since it is the only option that correctly identifies a group of organisms that are often targeted by pesticides.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the drawbacks of using chemical pest control, including potential toxicity, environmental persistence, non-target species impact, and genetic resistance development.
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