Which of the Following Would Be the Most Effective Way

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the most effective way to prevent herbivory in a non-woody plant?

• A) production of the amino acid analog canavanine
• B) release of insect pheromones
• C) production of foul-tasting compounds
• D) thickened cuticle
• E) enhanced levels of salicylic acid

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Definitions:

Taste Bud

Sensory structure, mostly on the tongue, that functions as a taste receptor.

Olfactory Epithelium

A specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity responsible for the sense of smell.

Avascular Cornea

The characteristic of the cornea that lacks blood vessels, allowing it to remain transparent for optimal vision.

Ciliary Body

A structure in the eye that includes the ciliary muscle, which controls the shape of the lens, and the ciliary epithelium, which produces the aqueous humor.