Genetic resistance in pests means a) Pests can resist pesticides b) Pests fail t

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Genetic resistance in pests means a) Pests can resist pesticides b) Pests fail to evolve c) Pests go extinct d) New pests are created Section Reference: 22.2 Benefits and Problems with Pesticides Endocrine disruptors can affect which systems in humans? a) cardiac and circulatory b) brain and nervous system c) bones and skeleton d) skin and hair e) reproductive organs and body growth Section Reference: 22.3 Risks of Pesticides to Human Health Most alternative methods of controlling pests usually reduce, rather than eliminate the pest levels. a) true b) false Section Reference: 22.4 Alternatives to Pesticides Persistent organic pollutants a) decompose rapidly in the environment b) are relatively immobile in the environment c)are considered sufficiently dangerous to have been banned by international treaty d) contain lead, mercury or other toxic heavy metals e)are no longer produced

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genetic resistance in pests means:

option a) pests can resist pesticide

Endocrine disruptors can affect which system in humans

option e) reproductive organs and body growth

Most alternative methods of controlling pests usually reduce , rather than eliminate pest levels

optiona ) true

persistent organic pollutants

option c) are considered sufficiently dangerous to have been banned by international treaty.

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