If the ADH of an insect species' development is 200, and the species usually required 8 hours to develop, how can the development time be cut to 1 hour?
A)Increase the temperature from 25°C to 200°C.
B)Increase the temperature to 100°C and immerse the larvae in a microwave environment.
C)Utilize eight times the amount of larval samples as the development begins.
D)It can't; the required temperature is simply too high.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Accumulated Degree Hours (ADH) concept is based on the principle that a certain amount of heat (temperature over time) is required for development. To reduce the development time without changing the ADH, one would need to significantly increase the temperature. However, increasing the temperature to the levels suggested in options A and B would be lethal for the insect. Option C misunderstands the concept entirely, as increasing the number of larvae does not affect the development time of an individual. Therefore, the correct answer is that it's not feasible to cut the development time to 1 hour without exceeding biological temperature thresholds, making D the correct choice.

If the ADH of an Insect Species' Development Is 200