Asked by Blaine

Farmers spray pesticides to protect fruits from pests. What is a possible harmful effect of using pesticides?
Responses
A Pesticides are harmful to plants and should not be used.Pesticides are harmful to plants and should not be used.
B Pesticides collect on the leaves and do not allow plants to take in oxygen.Pesticides collect on the leaves and do not allow plants to take in oxygen.
C Pesticides remain on fruits and are passed on to anyone who eats the fruits.Pesticides remain on fruits and are passed on to anyone who eats the fruits.
D Pesticides also kill insects, such as mosquitoes, that do not harm the plants.Pesticides also kill insects, such as mosquitoes, that do not harm the plants.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C — Pesticides can remain as residues on fruits and be passed on to people who eat them, potentially causing health problems.