Pesticides, primarily herbicides and insecticides, are widely used in agriculture because
A. they allow farmers to spend less on less time and money to till the soil.
B. they increase the amount of food produced.
C. they reduce crop loss to weeds and insects.
D. All of the statements are correct.
E. None of the statements is correct.
Answer: D
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