Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 541
Question: Which of the following pesticides is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor [CBSE PMT 1998; MP PMT 2003]
Options:
A) Aldrin
B) Y-BHC
C) Endosulfan
D) Malathion
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Malathion is an organophosphate pesticide which has strong effect on nervous system.
It inhibits the action of acetylcholinesterase enzyme.