Practice mode Plant Breeding and Genetics

Many insect groups have developed resistance to DDT and other insecticides as a result of what?

Correct answer A. Gene mutation

Explanation

Resistance begins with chance gene mutations, for example in target-site or detoxifying enzyme genes, and repeated spraying selects these resistant individuals until they dominate.

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