Scientists Tested the Hypothesis That Peppers Are Hot

question 52

Multiple Choice

Scientists tested the hypothesis that peppers are hot

• A)to deter seed destroyers without affecting dispersers.
• B)to deter all animals from destroying the seeds.
• C)to promote dispersion when animals drop the hot fruit.
• D)for a reason unrelated to seed dispersal or destruction.
• E)to promote pollination of the peppers.

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