Which of the Following Exemplifies Mutualism

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following exemplifies mutualism?

• A)Lima beans produce volatiles that attract carnivorous mites only when the plants are being damaged by a spider mite.
• B)The bullhorn acacia tree provides a home and food for ants that in turn protect the plant from herbivores.
• C)After a leaf is chewed or injured,a plant produces proteinase inhibitors.
• D)A plant with a viral infection initiates a hypersensitive response (HR)that seals off the infected area.
• E)Because the leaves of some passion flowers display physical structures resembling the yellow eggs of Heliconius butterflies,these butterflies do not lay eggs on this plant.

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