In Some Cases, When an Insect Begins Feeding on a Leaf

question 36

Multiple Choice

In some cases, when an insect begins feeding on a leaf the plant responds by activating a signaling pathway that results in the production of ____, which disrupt an insect's capacity to digest proteins.

• A) gibberellins
• B) lipases
• C) chitinases
• D) protease inhibitors
• E) cytokinins

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