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The rotenone is

1. an insect hormone
2. a bioherbicide
3. a natural herbicide
4. a natural insecticide

Correct answer: a natural insecticide

Solution

Rotenone is a naturally occurring compound extracted from certain plants and has been used as an insecticidal agent. That makes it a natural insecticide, not a hormone or herbicide.

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