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Pesticide resistance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The evolution of organisms, particularly insects and plants, to survive exposure to pesticides, demonstrating ongoing adaptive evolution.

AP course connection

Topic 7.8: 7.8 Continuing Evolution

Unit 7

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