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Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical defense employed by plants?
Which of the following is NOT a type of mechanical defense employed by plants?
- Spines
- Prickles
- Thorns
- Volatile organic compounds (correct)
What is the main purpose of phytoalexins in plants?
What is the main purpose of phytoalexins in plants?
- Attracting herbivores
- Aiding in photosynthesis
- Limiting the spread of infections (correct)
- Synthesis of flowers
Which of the following is NOT a function of prickles in plants?
Which of the following is NOT a function of prickles in plants?
- Deter animals from eating them
- Provide shade to the plant (correct)
- Minimize water loss
- Mechanical barrier against herbivores
What is the function of spines in plants like cacti?
What is the function of spines in plants like cacti?
How do thorns differ from prickles in plants?
How do thorns differ from prickles in plants?
What is the role of sticky or slippery substances produced by some plants?
What is the role of sticky or slippery substances produced by some plants?
Why is understanding plant defense mechanisms crucial for agriculture?
Why is understanding plant defense mechanisms crucial for agriculture?
Which of the following best describes phytoalexins?
Which of the following best describes phytoalexins?
How do volatile organic compounds protect plants from herbivores?
How do volatile organic compounds protect plants from herbivores?
In what way do thorns help protect plants?
In what way do thorns help protect plants?
What is the primary function of auxins in plants?
What is the primary function of auxins in plants?
Where are auxins primarily produced in plants?
Where are auxins primarily produced in plants?
What growth processes in plants are auxins involved in?
What growth processes in plants are auxins involved in?
What happens to lateral buds when auxin is present at the stem's tip?
What happens to lateral buds when auxin is present at the stem's tip?
In terms of apical dominance, what do auxins inhibit in a plant?
In terms of apical dominance, what do auxins inhibit in a plant?
Which plant hormone stimulates stem elongation and seed germination?
Which plant hormone stimulates stem elongation and seed germination?
Where do gibberellins stimulate elongation in plants?
Where do gibberellins stimulate elongation in plants?
'Apical dominance' refers to the phenomenon where:
'Apical dominance' refers to the phenomenon where:
'Phototropism' in plants refers to:
'Phototropism' in plants refers to:
'Geotropism' in plants refers to:
'Geotropism' in plants refers to:
Which plant hormone is involved in breaking seed dormancy and initiating germination?
Which plant hormone is involved in breaking seed dormancy and initiating germination?
What is the role of Abscisic Acid (ABA) in seed dormancy?
What is the role of Abscisic Acid (ABA) in seed dormancy?
How do synthetic auxins contribute to weed control?
How do synthetic auxins contribute to weed control?
What is the primary function of alkaloids in plants' chemical defense mechanisms?
What is the primary function of alkaloids in plants' chemical defense mechanisms?
Which growth response is primarily controlled by auxins in plants?
Which growth response is primarily controlled by auxins in plants?
In what way do tannins defend plants against herbivores?
In what way do tannins defend plants against herbivores?
What is the role of gibberellins in plant biology?
What is the role of gibberellins in plant biology?
Which plant hormone is termed the 'stress hormone' due to its involvement in stress responses and seed dormancy promotion?
Which plant hormone is termed the 'stress hormone' due to its involvement in stress responses and seed dormancy promotion?
What is the primary function of auxins in plants?
What is the primary function of auxins in plants?
Where are gibberellins primarily produced in plants?
Where are gibberellins primarily produced in plants?
What is the main role of gibberellins in plant biology?
What is the main role of gibberellins in plant biology?
Which growth response is NOT controlled by auxins in plants?
Which growth response is NOT controlled by auxins in plants?
What is the effect of removing the apical tip of a plant on lateral bud growth?
What is the effect of removing the apical tip of a plant on lateral bud growth?
'Apical dominance' in plants refers to the phenomenon where:
'Apical dominance' in plants refers to the phenomenon where:
'Phototropism' in plants refers to:
'Phototropism' in plants refers to:
What is the primary purpose of phytoalexins in plants?
What is the primary purpose of phytoalexins in plants?
How do prickles differ from thorns in plants?
How do prickles differ from thorns in plants?
Why do plants produce volatile organic compounds?
Why do plants produce volatile organic compounds?
What is the primary function of spines in plants like cacti?
What is the primary function of spines in plants like cacti?
How do sticky or slippery substances produced by some plants help with defense?
How do sticky or slippery substances produced by some plants help with defense?
What role do thorns play in plant defense mechanisms?
What role do thorns play in plant defense mechanisms?
What is the main benefit of understanding plant defense mechanisms in agriculture?
What is the main benefit of understanding plant defense mechanisms in agriculture?
What distinguishes spines from prickles in plants?
What distinguishes spines from prickles in plants?
What effect do mechanical defenses like thorns have on herbivores?
What effect do mechanical defenses like thorns have on herbivores?
In what way do phytoalexins contribute to plant survival?
In what way do phytoalexins contribute to plant survival?
Which plant hormone is often referred to as the 'stress hormone' due to its involvement in stress responses, seed dormancy promotion, and leaf drop?
Which plant hormone is often referred to as the 'stress hormone' due to its involvement in stress responses, seed dormancy promotion, and leaf drop?
What is the primary function of synthetic auxins in weed control?
What is the primary function of synthetic auxins in weed control?
Which growth response in plants is primarily controlled by gibberellins?
Which growth response in plants is primarily controlled by gibberellins?
What is the main role of alkaloids in plants' chemical defense mechanisms?
What is the main role of alkaloids in plants' chemical defense mechanisms?
Which process involves auxin accumulation on the shaded side of a plant, causing it to bend towards the light source?
Which process involves auxin accumulation on the shaded side of a plant, causing it to bend towards the light source?
What is the primary function of tannins in defending plants against herbivores?
What is the primary function of tannins in defending plants against herbivores?
In what way do synthetic auxins contribute to weed control effectively?
In what way do synthetic auxins contribute to weed control effectively?
Which plant hormone ensures seeds only germinate under optimal conditions by promoting seed dormancy?
Which plant hormone ensures seeds only germinate under optimal conditions by promoting seed dormancy?
What is the primary function of gibberellins in plants?
What is the primary function of gibberellins in plants?
In what way do auxins contribute to plant growth?
In what way do auxins contribute to plant growth?
How do auxins affect geotropism in plants?
How do auxins affect geotropism in plants?
Which growth process in plants is NOT directly influenced by auxins?
Which growth process in plants is NOT directly influenced by auxins?
What effect does removing the apical tip of a plant have on lateral bud growth?
What effect does removing the apical tip of a plant have on lateral bud growth?
Which plant hormone plays a significant role in seed germination and leaf drop?
Which plant hormone plays a significant role in seed germination and leaf drop?
What is the main function of auxins in plant biology?
What is the main function of auxins in plant biology?
How do gibberellins contribute to fruit development in plants?
How do gibberellins contribute to fruit development in plants?
What is the impact of auxins on apical dominance in plants?
What is the impact of auxins on apical dominance in plants?
Which plant growth process is primarily controlled by gibberellins?
Which plant growth process is primarily controlled by gibberellins?
Which defense mechanism do plants primarily use to protect themselves against herbivores and pathogens?
Which defense mechanism do plants primarily use to protect themselves against herbivores and pathogens?
What is the primary function of tannins in defending plants against herbivores?
What is the primary function of tannins in defending plants against herbivores?
How do alkaloids defend plants against herbivores and insects?
How do alkaloids defend plants against herbivores and insects?
What is the primary role of nicotine in tobacco plants as a chemical defense?
What is the primary role of nicotine in tobacco plants as a chemical defense?
Which plant hormone is involved in preparing the plant for winter by promoting leaf drop in autumn?
Which plant hormone is involved in preparing the plant for winter by promoting leaf drop in autumn?
In what way do synthetic auxins contribute to weed control without harming crops or grass?
In what way do synthetic auxins contribute to weed control without harming crops or grass?
What is the main function of phytoalexins in plant defense mechanisms?
What is the main function of phytoalexins in plant defense mechanisms?
How do thorns differ from prickles in terms of plant defense mechanisms?
How do thorns differ from prickles in terms of plant defense mechanisms?
'Phototropism' in plants refers to:
'Phototropism' in plants refers to:
What is the primary function of gibberellins in plants?
What is the primary function of gibberellins in plants?
What is the primary role of phytoalexins in plants?
What is the primary role of phytoalexins in plants?
How do prickles differ from thorns in plant defense mechanisms?
How do prickles differ from thorns in plant defense mechanisms?
What is the main function of spines in plants like cacti?
What is the main function of spines in plants like cacti?
Which statement best describes the role of volatile organic compounds produced by plants?
Which statement best describes the role of volatile organic compounds produced by plants?
What distinguishes mechanical defenses like thorns, spines, and prickles from chemical defenses?
What distinguishes mechanical defenses like thorns, spines, and prickles from chemical defenses?
In what way do sticky or slippery substances produced by some plants aid in defense?
In what way do sticky or slippery substances produced by some plants aid in defense?
How do thorns primarily contribute to plant defense mechanisms?
How do thorns primarily contribute to plant defense mechanisms?
What is the primary purpose of phytoalexins in plants?
What is the primary purpose of phytoalexins in plants?
How do prickles differ from thorns in plant defense mechanisms?
How do prickles differ from thorns in plant defense mechanisms?
What is the main function of spines in cacti plants?
What is the main function of spines in cacti plants?
How do volatile organic compounds produced by some plants aid in defense?
How do volatile organic compounds produced by some plants aid in defense?
What is the primary role of alkaloids in plants' chemical defense mechanisms?
What is the primary role of alkaloids in plants' chemical defense mechanisms?
How do sticky or slippery substances produced by some plants help with defense?
How do sticky or slippery substances produced by some plants help with defense?
'Apical dominance' in plants refers to:
'Apical dominance' in plants refers to:
'Geotropism' in plants refers to:
'Geotropism' in plants refers to:
'Phototropism' in plants refers to:
'Phototropism' in plants refers to:
In what way do thorns differ from prickles and spines?
In what way do thorns differ from prickles and spines?
What is the purpose of phytoalexins in plants?
What is the purpose of phytoalexins in plants?
How do prickles differ from thorns in plant defense mechanisms?
How do prickles differ from thorns in plant defense mechanisms?
What is the role of spines in plants like cacti?
What is the role of spines in plants like cacti?
Why do some plants produce volatile organic compounds?
Why do some plants produce volatile organic compounds?
What is the primary function of thorns in plant defense mechanisms?
What is the primary function of thorns in plant defense mechanisms?
In plant biology, what is the primary purpose of mechanical defenses like spines and prickles?
In plant biology, what is the primary purpose of mechanical defenses like spines and prickles?
How do sticky or slippery substances secreted by some plants help in defense?
How do sticky or slippery substances secreted by some plants help in defense?
Which statement best describes the function of phytoalexins?
Which statement best describes the function of phytoalexins?
What do thorns primarily achieve as a plant defense mechanism?
What do thorns primarily achieve as a plant defense mechanism?
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