Which of the Following Are Defenses That Some Plants Use

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are defenses that some plants use against herbivory?

• A)production of the unusual amino acid canavanine
• B)release of volatile compounds that attract parasitoid wasps
• C)association of plant tissues with mycorrhizae
• D)A and B only
• E)A, B, and C

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Definitions:

Synapse

The junction or region between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites or cell body of another, through which nerve impulses pass.

Depolarization

A decrease in the difference of electrical charge across a membrane, which can initiate an action potential in neurons.

Neural Membrane

The lipid bi-layer that encloses the cytoplasm of neurons, playing a key role in the transmission of electrical signals within the nervous system.

Myelin Sheath

A protective covering made of fatty substances that surrounds the axons of many neurons, enhancing nerve conduction velocity.