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GCSE Combined Science · key term
A chemical used to kill insects, including insect pests that damage crops.
Used by OCR
Specification B6.2d · Biology Paper 2
Revise: Benefits and Risks of Agricultural Gene TechnologyWhere those pests are a serious problem, farmers may also need less insecticide, reducing spraying costs and chemical use.
Distinguish insecticides, which kill insects, from herbicides, which kill unwanted plants. Herbicide tolerance does not mean a crop kills weeds itself.
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