Why are pest predator populations so adversely affected by broad-spectrum pesticides?

A. Predator populations are not more likely to be adversely affected
B. In general, predators are more susceptible to the pesticides
C. Broad-spectrum pesticides leave more residues than other pesticides and kill the predators
D. There is less food for the predators when the pest species is destroyed
E. Predators in higher trophic levels are more likely to be wiped out than lower trophic levels


Answer: E

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