You Are Out Working in Your Garden, and You Notice

question 26

Multiple Choice

You are out working in your garden, and you notice that one of your favorite flowering plants has black, dead spots on the leaves. You immediately suspect that the plant has been invaded by a pathogen and has initiated a(n) ________.

• A) avirulence response
• B) hypersensitive response
• C) resistance response
• D) virulence response

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Definitions:

Buffer Statement

A statement used to soften the impact of bad news or a negative message, often used in communication to maintain goodwill.

Common Ground

Shared interests, beliefs, or understanding that allows different parties to find mutual agreement or a basis for communication.

Humorous Anecdote

A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a point.

Negative Message

Communication that conveys bad news, rejection, or unfavorable information, requiring careful wording to minimize impact.