Section B: Write a brief answer to the question below.
The use of pesticides affects non-target organisms in the environment. Justify the statement.
Pesticides not only kill pests but also harmsuch as birds, bees, and beneficial insects. This leads toand natural predator–prey relationships. Pollinators like bees are highly sensitive to pesticides. Reduction in their population affects crop pollination. Birds consuming pesticide-contaminated insects are also harmed. This disruption reduces biodiversity. Hence, pesticide misuse threatens ecosystem stability.