Which Evidence Would Best Support the Hypothesis That the Presence

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which evidence would best support the hypothesis that the presence of toxic latex in plant leaves deters insects from feeding on the plant?

• A) Latex-producing plants have high survival rates.
• B) Many insects do not feed on latex-producing plants.
• C) Latex-producing plants release latex when their leaves are damaged.
• D) Beetles that cut veins in the leaves can then feed on the released latex.
• E) Beetles that drain latex out of part of a leaf can then feed on the drained part.

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