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Unit 7 Discussion

Unit  7 Discussion

Q Based on the lecture, do a light internet search on the effects of any of the group of chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides) on cellular respiration and submit a post that answers the following questions: • What active chemical is in your pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide of choice, and what stage of cellular respiration does this chemical affect? • What are some of the effects on living organisms when cellular respiration is interfered with? • Is there a place for the use of these chemicals or there are other effective alternatives that must be explored? • Include any references used.

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