What Is the Main Difference Between Plant Defense Mechanisms That

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between plant defense mechanisms that use secondary chemical metabolites versus plant defense mechanisms that use a systemic response?

• A)The metabolites are not as lethal as the systemic response.
• B)The metabolites are present at all times, and the systemic response must be induced.
• C)The metabolites can only help in defense against insects, not against other plants.
• D)The metabolites are toxic to the plants that produce them, the systemic response is safer.

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