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In an Attempt to Maintain Organic Growing Standards a Peach

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In an attempt to maintain organic growing standards a peach farmer has decided to use an dormant spray on his crop to prevent an infestation of insects.The dormant spray is a natural oil that will be sprayed on the insects.What is the most accurate description of what will happen to the insects once they are coated with the oil?


A) As the oil coats the insects their spiracles will become plugged.This will prevent oxygen from reaching the tracheae,tracheoles and eventually exchanging gases with the cells.
B) As the oil coats the insects their tracheoles will become plugged.This will prevent oxygen from reaching the cells and exchanging gases.
C) The oil will cause the insects body temperature to increase.This will cause the insect to dehydrate and eventually die.
D) The oil will prevent the insect from being able to hold onto the peach trees and feeD.They will eventually all starve to death.
E) The oil will slow down the movement of the insects enabling predators to catch them easier.The predators will reduce the insect population so mush that it is not a threat to the peach orchard.

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