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Presticides are used to destroy – |
| A. | micro-organisms |
| B. | poisonous substances in soil |
| C. | poisonous plants |
| D. | insects |
| Answer» D. insects | |
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Explanation: A pesticide is generally a chemical or biological agent (such as a virus, bacterium, antimicrobial or disinfectant) that through its effect deters, incapacitates, kills or otherwise discourages pests. Target pests can include insects, plant pathogens, weeds, mollusks, birds, mammals, fish, nematodes (roundworms), and microbes. |
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