These Compounds,found in Tea,are Thought to Inhibit the Eating of Leaves

question 56

Multiple Choice

These compounds,found in tea,are thought to inhibit the eating of leaves of the plant by herbivores.

• A)alkaloids
• B)tannins
• C)flavonoids
• D)theanines
• E)theobromines

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Definitions:

Apoptosis

A programmed cell death process that enables organisms to eliminate damaged or unnecessary cells in a controlled manner.

Infected Cells

Cells that have been invaded and multiplied by pathogenic microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, or fungi.

Healthy Cells

Cells that function normally, contributing to the wellbeing of an organism, typically characterized by regular growth, reproduction, and metabolic activities.

Apoptosis

A programmed cell death process that occurs in multicellular organisms, helping to remove cells that are no longer needed or are a threat to the organism.