Multiple choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of synthetic pesticides?

  1. Accelerate genetic resistance

  2. Increase crop yields

  3. Increase profits of farmers

  4. Work fast
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Explanation

Synthetic pesticides often kill susceptible pests, leaving behind those with natural resistance. These survivors then reproduce, leading to populations that are no longer controlled by the same chemical, which is a major disadvantage of their use.

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