A group of synthetic pesticides that adversely affect the nervous system of pests are called

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Organophosphates are a group of synthetic pesticides that commonly affect the nervous systems of pests by inhibiting the activity of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This leads to overstimulation of the nervous system, causing paralysis and ultimately death in the pest.

A Group of Synthetic Pesticides That Adversely Affect the Nervous