The author uses the word pesticides nine times in the passage.

Which BEST explains how the word pesticides influences the overall meaning of the passage?

A
It is used to encourage debate about exposure to rabies by bat bites.

B
It is used to highlight a harmful problem and offer a natural solution.

C
It is used to remind the reader that bats are less dependable.

D
It is used to prove how chemicals are beneficial to crops.

B

It is used to highlight a harmful problem and offer a natural solution.