The Herbicide 2,4-D Affects the Metabolism of Dicots and Kills

question 27

Multiple Choice

The herbicide 2,4-D affects the metabolism of dicots and kills most of them. What is a common feature of plants that are susceptible to 2,4-D?

• A) branching leaf veins
• B) flower parts in threes
• C) one cotyledon in the seed
• D) vascular tissue scattered throughout the stem

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