Plants Are Affected by an Array of Pathogens

question 21

Multiple Choice

Plants are affected by an array of pathogens. Which of the following is a likely plant defence/response against disease?

• A)cells near the point of infection destroying themselves to prevent the spread of the infection
• B)production of chemicals that repel pathogens
• C)transcriptional level recognition followed by production of stress proteins
• D)thickening the cuticle so that pathogens have trouble penetrating the tissues
• E)stopping all xylem and phloem movement within infected tissues

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Definitions:

Red Blood Cell Count

A measure of the number of red blood cells in a volume of blood, indicative of the body's oxygen-carrying capacity.

Oxygen Supply

The availability and provision of oxygen to body tissues, crucial for aerobic metabolism and overall physiological function.

Glycolysis

A series of reactions that break down glucose into pyruvate, producing ATP and NADH, occurring in the cytoplasm of cells.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process that uses oxygen to convert glucose or other nutrients into energy (ATP), releasing carbon dioxide and water as byproducts.