Sequence the statements below to show the steps in insects' development of resistance to
pesticides. write "1" on the line in front of the first step, "2" on the line in front of the second step,
and so on.
5. remaining grasshoppers reproduce, passing on the resistant gene.
6. corn is sprayed with a pesticide.
7. some grasshoppers survive.
8. the pesticide is rendered useless after many sprayings.
9. the survivors' offspring are sprayed again.
10. a cycle continues of the most pesticide-resistant members of the population surviving
each spraying and reproducing.