The phenomenon off insect resistance to one type of insecticide providing resistance to other insecticides with similar mode of action__________________?

Correct answer: D. Cross resistance

  • A. Horizantal resistance
  • B. Specific resistance
  • C. General resistance
  • D. Cross resistance

Explanation

Cross-resistance occurs when resistance to one insecticide also gives resistance to another insecticide with a similar mode of action or resistance mechanism. It differs from multiple resistance, which involves unrelated insecticides.

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