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Which pesticide class works by inactivating respiratory enzymes?

AChitin inhibitors

BProtoplasmic poison

CRespiratory poison

DNerve poison

Answer:

C. Respiratory poison

Read Explanation:

  • 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


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