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What are phytoalexins?
What are phytoalexins?
- Antimicrobial compounds in plants (correct)
- Volatile organic compounds produced by plants
- Spines found in cacti
- Sticky substances secreted by plants
Which of the following plant structures serve as a deterrent to herbivores due to their sharpness and toughness?
Which of the following plant structures serve as a deterrent to herbivores due to their sharpness and toughness?
- Prickles
- Thorns (correct)
- Sticky substances
- Volatile organic compounds
What is the main purpose of producing volatile organic compounds in plants?
What is the main purpose of producing volatile organic compounds in plants?
- Attracting predators of herbivores (correct)
- Reducing water loss
- Serving as a physical barrier
- Providing shade
Which plant structure reduces the surface area of leaves and serves as a deterrent to herbivores due to its sharpness and toughness?
Which plant structure reduces the surface area of leaves and serves as a deterrent to herbivores due to its sharpness and toughness?
What is the significance of understanding plant defense mechanisms for agriculture?
What is the significance of understanding plant defense mechanisms for agriculture?
What is one of the primary ways plants defend themselves?
What is one of the primary ways plants defend themselves?
Which of the following is a toxic compound produced by some plants to deter herbivores?
Which of the following is a toxic compound produced by some plants to deter herbivores?
What is the function of tannins, a group of chemical compounds produced by plants?
What is the function of tannins, a group of chemical compounds produced by plants?
Why do some plants produce alkaloids like nicotine and caffeine?
Why do some plants produce alkaloids like nicotine and caffeine?
Why have plants evolved sophisticated defense mechanisms?
Why have plants evolved sophisticated defense mechanisms?
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