What Is the Most Likely Hypothesis for the Presence of TRP

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely hypothesis for the presence of TRP channel agonists in plants?

• A)to speed up or slow down chemical reactions in the plant
• B)to warm or cool the plant,depending on the season
• C)to discourage feeding by herbivorous insects or mammals
• D)to encourage human cultivation

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Definitions:

Hexan-1-ol

An organic alcohol with a six-carbon chain, where the hydroxyl (-OH) group is attached to the first carbon, commonly used in perfumes and flavorings.

Di-n-Hexyl Ether

An organic compound formed by the dehydration of hexanol, resulting in an ether linkage between two hexyl groups.

Di-n-Pentyl Ether

An organic compound formed by the dehydration between two pentanol molecules, resulting in an ether linkage.

HBr

Hydrobromic acid, a diatomic molecule consisting of hydrogen and bromine, often used in organic synthesis.