The Prefix Epi- Means Upon,above,or ________

question 43

Short Answer

The prefix epi- means upon,above,or ________.

Identify the primary and secondary metabolites involved in plant defense and their functions.

Understand the role of phytoalexins and pathogenesis-related proteins in plants' defense.

Describe how plants compartmentalize and utilize toxic compounds for defense without harming themselves.

Explain the hypersensitive response and systemic acquired resistance in plant defense.

---

Definitions:

Drug Overdose

The accidental or intentional consumption of a drug in quantities greater than are recommended or generally practiced, leading to severe adverse effects or death.

Firearms

Portable weapons from which projectiles are discharged by the force of an explosion, commonly used for sport, self-defense, and military use.

Suicide Rate

The proportion of individuals in a population who die as a result of suicide, often expressed per 100,000 individuals annually.

United Kingdom

A sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.