Biology 12th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0078024269
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-426-9

Chapter 15 - Darwin and Evolution - Engage - Thinking Scientifically - Page 278: 2

Answer

During the first treatment of the insecticide which are sensitive to it will die. But other who have slight resistance will survive. This resistance will carried to next generation, and insects will develop greater resistance to the insecticide.

Work Step by Step

During the first treatment of the insecticide which are sensitive to it will die. But other who have slight resistance will survive. This resistance will carried to next generation, and insects will develop greater resistance to the insecticide.
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