A pest that survives exposure to a pesticide indicates what kind of resistance?

Genetic resistance refers to the inherent ability of certain individuals within a pest population to survive exposure to a pesticide. This type of resistance typically arises from genetic variations that allow some pests to metabolize or detoxify the pesticide more effectively, or to develop biological mechanisms that counteract the pesticide's effects. Over time, as pesticides are applied repeatedly, individuals with these advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce, leading to a population that is increasingly resistant to that pesticide.

In contrast, options like environmental resistance pertain to factors in the environment that might facilitate pest survival, while physical resistance would involve structural features of the pest that prevent pesticide absorption or action. Cultural resistance relates more to agricultural practices that might inadvertently support pest survival and proliferation. However, none of these options address the role of genetics in the resistance observed, making genetic resistance the most accurate choice.