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Which of the following is NOT a mode of action of pesticides?

a) all are modes of action
b) stomach poison
c) systemic
d) contact

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Final answer:

None of the options provided (stomach poison, systemic, contact) represent a mode of action that is NOT utilized by pesticides. Instead, all these are established modes through which pesticides can act on pests.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which option is NOT a mode of action of pesticides. The options given are: stomach poison, systemic, and contact. These modes of action describe different ways that pesticides can affect pests. A stomach poison affects pests when they ingest the treated plant material. A systemic pesticide is one that gets absorbed by the plant and distributed throughout its tissues, reaching all parts of the plant, which then affects pests that feed on it. A contact pesticide affects pests upon direct contact. Therefore, all the options listed represent modes of action of pesticides, so the correct answer is that all are modes of action.

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