Types of Pesticides Classification

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Questions and Answers

Which type of pesticide is glyphosate?

  • Toxic metal
  • Halogens
  • Organic compound
  • Organophosphate (correct)

What is the main component of chlorinated hydrocarbons?

  • Toxic metals
  • Halogens
  • Organic compounds
  • Halogen (correct)

Which pesticide was heavily used before being surpassed by glyphosate in the U.S.?

  • Inorganic pesticides
  • Atrazine (correct)
  • Fumigants
  • Glyphosate

What is the primary function of fumigants in agriculture?

<p>Control fungus in strawberry fields (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pesticide is made from toxic elements like copper and arsenic?

<p>Inorganic pesticides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinctive feature of 'Roundup-ready' soybeans and corn?

<p>They are genetically modified to tolerate glyphosate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why elements like arsenic powder are considered broad-spectrum poisons?

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Which historical pesticide was primarily used on apples and orchard crops?

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What are natural organic pesticides, also known as botanicals, primarily made of?

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Which living organism is highlighted for its role in organic farming as a pest control agent?

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What is the mode of action of Bacillus thuringiensis when it targets caterpillars and beetles?

<p>Produces a toxin that destroys their digestive tract lining (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of compounds are turpentine, phenols, and aromatic oils extracted from conifers considered to be?

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Flashcards

Glyphosate type

Glyphosate is an organophosphate pesticide.

Main component of Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

Chlorinated hydrocarbons mainly consist of a halogen element.

Pesticide pre-glyphosate

Atrazine was a pesticide widely used in the U.S. before glyphosate became more common.

Fumigant's function

Fumigants are used to control fungus, especially in strawberry fields.

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Composition of inorganic pesticides

Inorganic pesticides contain toxic elements like copper and arsenic.

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'Roundup-ready' crops

'Roundup-ready' soybeans and corn are genetically modified to resist glyphosate.

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Why Arsenic powder is a broad-spectrum poison

Arsenic powder is a broad-spectrum poison because it is highly toxic and does not degrade.

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Historical Use of Arsenic Powder

Arsenic powder was historically used on apples and other orchard crops.

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Source of Botanicals

Natural organic pesticides, or botanicals, are derived from plant extracts.

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Living organism for pest control

Bacillus thuringiensis is used in organic farming to control pests.

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Mode of action of Bacillus thuringiensis

Bacillus thuringiensis produces a toxin that disrupts the digestive tract lining of caterpillars and beetles.

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Conifer Extracts

Turpentine, phenols, and aromatic oils from conifers are toxic to insects and prevent wood decay.

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