12 Questions
Plants have to fight for survival on a weekly basis.
False
Taller trees have greater access to natural water.
False
Primary metabolites play a direct role in a plant's defense mechanism.
False
Plants use chemical warfare to absorb more nutrients from the ground.
False
Plants have to compete for light, water, and nutrients.
True
Metabolites can be divided into three categories: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
False
DIBOA and DIMBOA are used by plants to fight against herbivores.
False
Qualitative defences in plants are only effective in large doses.
False
The African acacia tree recruits armies of ants to protect it against other plants.
False
Allelochemicals are used by plants to fight against herbivores.
False
Dr Claude Becker was the lead researcher in the 2015 study on DIBOA and DIMBOA.
False
Quantitative defences in plants can lead to indigestion, pain, and inflammation in herbivores.
True
Explore the fascinating world of plant warfare, where organisms engage in battles for survival using chemical warfare and deployed armies. Discover how plants defend themselves and compete for resources in their environment.
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