Plant Defense and Biodiversity Study Questions

Basal resistance occurs in roots, while specific resistance occurs in leaves.

Basal resistance only targets viruses, while specific resistance targets bacteria and fungi.

Basal resistance is non-specific, while specific resistance is pathogen-specific. (correct)

Basal resistance is stronger against pathogens, while specific resistance is weaker.

Increased water uptake by the plant.

Enhanced growth of the infected area.

Rapid cell death at the infection site. (correct)

Activation of photosynthesis in the affected cells.

By enhancing pathogen virulence.

By promoting pathogen growth and replication.

By degrading specific pathogen messenger RNAs. (correct)

By binding directly to pathogens' cell walls.

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