A new pesticide that inhibits egg cell development in cockroaches is being widely used in U.S. homes. As predicted, a number of common cockroaches initially declined but is now more common than it was before the pesticide was introduced. Which of the following is most likely true about this species of cockroach?
A. The surviving species has learned how to avoid the pesticide
B. This species had a lot of genetic diversity before the pesticide was introduced
C.This cockroach species was probably the most evolved species in the US
D. This cockroach species got used to the pesticide and has learned to live with the chemical.
I'm thinking D?
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D is the best answer.
D is the best answer.
Haha thank you Ms. Sue!
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