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Pesticides, though non-biodegradable, are both beneficial and harmful for agriculture. Select the INCORRECT option regarding pesticides?

AThey reduce plant growth

BThey reduce chlorophyll content of the plant and hence affect photosynthesis

CThey are used to control weeds, pests and plant diseases

DThey alter nitrogen metabolism, so less protein content in plants

Answer:

C. They are used to control weeds, pests and plant diseases

Read Explanation:

  • option c is incorrect.

  • Pesticides are compounds used to prevent, destroy, and control pests.

  • Pesticides, though non-biodegradable, are both beneficial and harmful to agriculture.

  • They alter nitrogen metabolism, so less protein content in plants Pesticides reduce the chlorophyll content of the plant and hence affect photosynthesis.

  • They reduce plant growth. In some cases, the soil, water, turf, and other vegetation could all become contaminated by pesticides and the pesticides can be toxic to some non-target plants and animals.


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