Knowledge of the structure of a pesticide is important because it affects the amount of the pesticide that is needed. explanation of why the pesticide is toxic to organisms. explanation of why pesticides are helpful to farmers. the types of organisms that the pesticide can be used against.
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Explanation of why the pesticide is toxic to organisms.
Knowledge of the structure and the mode of action of pesticides is important has it influences the following:
1) The explanation of why the pesticide is toxic to organisms
2) Using this knowledge, scientists and researchers come up with ways to reverse the toxicity of the pesticides on organisms.
e.g. The use of atropine to reverse the posining due to organophosphate based pesticides.
3) This knowledge can help scientists and environmental experts to analyse the benefits of using the pesticides versus damage caused to environment and organisms.
Note: some pesticides are biodegradable and can easily be broken down in the environment into less toxic compounds. On the other hand, some pesticides are non-biodegradable and accumalate in the environment. This is what has led to the banning of the DDT pesticide in many countries.
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b
Explanation:
cuz