Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane ( DDT) is a potent insecticide rarely used today because of its effects on other forms of life. In insects, DDT disrupts sodium channel function, leading to eventual death. Mosquitos have developed resistance to DDT and other insecticides that function in a similar fashion. Suggest two means by which DDT resistance might develop.

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane ( DDT) is a potent insecticide rarely used today because of its effects on other forms of life. In insects, DDT disrupts sodium channel function, leading to eventual death. Mosquitos have developed resistance to DDT and other insecticides that function in a similar fashion. Suggest two means by which DDT resistance might develop.

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter4: Principles Of Neural And Hormonal Communication

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1TAHL: The rate at which the Na+K+ pump operates is not constant but is controlled by a combined effect of...

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