Question

Which pesticide class works by inactivating respiratory enzymes?

• A. Chitin inhibitors
• B. Protoplasmic poison
• C. Respiratory poison
• D. Nerve poison

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Respiratory 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