The carrier agents of a pesticide are called "inerts" because they ____.
A) are not toxic to the targeted pest
B) render the targeted pest inert
C) are not toxic to the environment
D) intensify the effects of the toxic agents
E) diminish the effects of the toxic agents

Question

The carrier agents of a pesticide are called "inerts" because they ____.
A) ​are not toxic to the targeted pest 
B) ​render the targeted pest inert 
C) ​are not toxic to the environment 
D) ​intensify the effects of the toxic agents 
E) ​diminish the effects of the toxic agents

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Carrier agents, also known as inerts, do not have any toxic effects on the targeted pest. They are added to the pesticide formulation to aid in the delivery of the active ingredient, but they do not harm the target organism.

The Carrier Agents of a Pesticide Are Called "Inerts" Because