Recall the Chili Pepper Experiment That Tested Whether Capsaicin Acts

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Multiple Choice

Recall the chili pepper experiment that tested whether capsaicin acts as a deterrent to predators.What eating habits were predicted for the curve-billed thrasher-a known seed disperser?

• A)The thrasher was predicted to eat both mild and hot chilies.
• B)The thrasher was predicted to eat only the mild chilies.
• C)The thrasher was predicted to eat only the hot chilies.
• D)The thrasher was predicted to not eat any of the chilies.

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