Suppose a researcher for a pest-control company developed a chemical that inhibited the development of an embryonic mosquito’s endodermal cells. Which of the following would be a likely mechanism by which this pesticide works?
A. The mosquito would develop a weakened exoskeleton that would make it vulnerable to trauma.
B. The mosquito would have trouble digesting food, due to impaired gut function.
C. The mosquito would have trouble with respiration and circulation, due to impaired muscle function.
D. The mosquito wouldn't be affected at all.

Endodermal cells are present in both diploblasts and triploblasts. Endoderm is an embryonic germ layer which gives growth to tissues that forms organs and internal structures.

The 'endoderm' is found in both 'vertebrates and invertebrate embryos' and are responsible for the 'formation of the gut' and associated organs.

Hence, the chemical which prevent from the formation of endodermal cell in an mosquitoes will affects its gut functions.

aliasger2709 aliasger2709 · Answer 2 · 2022-03-23T05:50:12+01:00

Pesticides are the formulation that kills pests. The pesticide can impair gut function resulting in problems of the digestive system.

What is a pesticide?

Pesticides are substances that kill and destroy the growth of harmful insects and other microorganisms that are a threat to agricultural plants and vegetation.

Endodermal cells are part of the germinal layer of the zygote and are found in triploblastic and diploblastic organisms. They are responsible for the formation of the tissues that form the internal structures and organs.

Invertebrates and invertebrates the endodermal layer lines the gut of the digestive system and the pesticides acting on the endodermal layer will affect the gut and the digestive system.

Therefore, option B. mosquitoes would have trouble digesting food.

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