Question

Malathion is given as an example of which type of poison?

• A. Respiratory poison
• B. Chitin inhibitor
• C. Physical poison
• D. Nerve poison

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Nerve poison

• Respiratory poison - Pesticide or toxicant inactivates respiratory enzymes

• Eg: Hydrogen cyanide

• Nerve poison - Nerve poisons inhibit impulse conduction

• Eg: Malathion

• Chitin inhibition - Chitin inhibitors inhibit chitin synthesis

• Eg: Diflubenzuron