Which of the following best identifies biocides?

a. herbicides used by large corporations as a way of maximizing production
b. a rather large variety of insecticides produced in Third World societies
c. pesticides made of organic materials which are less harmful on the environment
d. a type of agrochemical only used on banana plants
e. types of agrochemicals used to protect plants against insects, fungi, and weeds


ANS: E

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