Rotenone is

An insect hormone

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A bioherbicide

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A natural insecticide

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A herbicide

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The correct option is C A natural insecticide
Rotenone is an odourless, colourless, crystalline ketonic chemical compound used as a broad-spectrum insecticide, piscicide and pesticide. It occurs naturally in the seeds and stems of several plants, such as the jicama vine plant and the roots of several members of Fabaceae.

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