Understanding Pesticide Resistance

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What is pesticide resistance?

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The ability of a pest to survive exposure to a pesticide that was once effective.

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How does the overuse of pesticides contribute to resistance?

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It selects for resistant individuals, increasing their frequency in the population.

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What is variation in the context of natural selection?

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Differences between individuals in a population, such as the differences in wing patterns among moths.

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What type of traits does natural selection act upon?

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Inherited traits.

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Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?

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Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.

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What is the role of natural selection in evolution?

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Natural selection leads to the adaptation of species over time by favoring individuals with advantageous traits.

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What is an example of a pest that has developed resistance to pesticides?

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The Colorado potato beetle, which has developed resistance to multiple classes of insecticides.

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What is the impact of pesticide resistance on agriculture?

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It can lead to increased pest populations and reduced effectiveness of pest control measures.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down genetically, while acquired traits are developed through environmental influences.

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How can farmers manage pesticide resistance?

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By rotating different types of pesticides and using integrated pest management strategies.