Practice mode Entomology

To which group of pesticides do methamidophos and monocrotophos belong?

Correct answer B. Organophosphorus pesticides

Explanation

Both compounds are phosphorus-containing esters that inhibit acetylcholinesterase in the insect nervous system, which is the defining action of organophosphorus insecticides.

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