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Which technique is the most widely used under the Genetic Control of Insect Pests?
Which technique is the most widely used under the Genetic Control of Insect Pests?
- The genetic mutation technique
- The chemical sterilant technique
- The sterile male technique (correct)
- The sterile female technique
What is the purpose of subjecting insects to sterilization by irradiation or chemical mutagens?
What is the purpose of subjecting insects to sterilization by irradiation or chemical mutagens?
- To cause genetic mutations in insects (correct)
- To attract the insects to traps
- To make the insects reproduce faster
- To kill the insects
What is the drawback of using tris-(1-aziridinyl) phosphine oxide as a chemical sterilant in insects?
What is the drawback of using tris-(1-aziridinyl) phosphine oxide as a chemical sterilant in insects?
- It is harmful to the environment
- It is mutagenic and carcinogenic to humans and animals (correct)
- It is not effective in sterilizing insects
- It is not attractive to insects
What is the purpose of the Genetic Control of Insect Pests?
What is the purpose of the Genetic Control of Insect Pests?
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What happens to the fertile females that mate with released sterile males?
What happens to the fertile females that mate with released sterile males?
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Which term refers to chemicals emitted by living organisms that induce a behavioral or physiological response in other individuals?
Which term refers to chemicals emitted by living organisms that induce a behavioral or physiological response in other individuals?
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What is the origin of the word 'semiochemical'?
What is the origin of the word 'semiochemical'?
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What are the two broad groups of semiochemicals?
What are the two broad groups of semiochemicals?
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How do insects use semiochemicals?
How do insects use semiochemicals?
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