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Question 20
a.

Fungicides are chemical agents used by farmers to control fungal pathogens that damage agricultural crops.

Name the kingdom of organisms targeted by fungicides.

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b.

Name the kingdom of organisms that naturally produce antifungal compounds, such as phytoalexins or chitinases, to defend against these pathogens.

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c.

Over time, a specific fungicide may become ineffective at controlling a population of fungal pathogens. Use your knowledge of natural selection to explain why.

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Human influences on the environment Questions

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44 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Biology Human influences on the environment. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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