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.