Which Statement About Heliconius Butterflies,which Are Poisonous to Many of Their

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Heliconius butterflies,which are poisonous to many of their predators,is true?

• A) They have elaborate biochemical pathways that produce a cyanide-like toxin.
• B) They have elaborate biochemical pathways that produce a toxin that resembles the capsaicins of chilies.
• C) They obtain toxins from the passionflower vines on which they feed.
• D) They obtain toxins from the cabbages on which they feed.
• E) They obtain toxins from a symbiont bacterium.

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