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Which one of the following chemical contaminants is sprayed on crops and plays an important role in food production by controlling plant diseases, weeds, and insects? A. Pesticides B. Drugs C. Pollutants D. Natural toxins

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Answer is: A) Pesticides 
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User Dan Mic
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The correct option is; A. Pesticides

Pesticides are substances, usually synthetic sometimes biological that are used to kill or control the activities of pests including weeds. Most pesticides are usually sprayed on crops to protect plants from weeds, diseases, or insects. Pesticides include insecticides, herbicides, disinfectant, insect repellent, avicide, termiticides and fungicide.


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