When Two Plants, a and B, Were Planted Together in a Field

question 55

Multiple Choice

When two plants, A and B, were planted together in a field outdoors, plant A produced vegetables, and plant B produced flowers which attracted pollinators. It was noted that when they were grown apart from each other, plant A did not produce vegetables, but plant B still produced flowers. Which of the following is the most likely reason plant A did not produce vegetables when planted away from plant B?

• A)Plant B secreted a hormone that promoted the growth of plant A
• B)Plant B repelled harmful insects from plant A
• C)Plant B shielded plant A from the sun
• D)The insects that pollinated plant B also pollinated plant A

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