Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Plant Response

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely plant response to an attack by herbivores?

• A)leaf abscission to prevent further loss
• B)early flowering to try and reproduce before being eaten
• C)production of chemical compounds for defence or to attract predators
• D)production of physical defences, such as thorns
• E)production of thicker bark and cuticle to make it more difficult to eat

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Definitions:

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, crucial for movement and support.

Metaphysis

The narrow portion of a long bone between the epiphysis (end part) and the diaphysis (shaft) that is responsible for the bone's growth in length.

Synaptic Pruning

The process of selective dying-off of nonfunctional synapses.

Myelination

The process of coating the axons of neurons with a fatty myelin sheath, which improves the speed and efficiency of neural signal transmission.