A Wound from the Bite of an Herbivore Is Not

question 172

Multiple Choice

A wound from the bite of an herbivore is not likely to trigger

• A) membrane signaling through a change in electrical potential.
• B) induced production of resistance (R) genes.
• C) production of reactive oxygen species that lead to changes in gene expression.
• D) hormone signaling to produce an appropriate response by the plant.
• E) production of jasmonic acid to trigger systemic defenses.

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Definitions:

Storing Energy Reserves

The process of accumulating and conserving energy in the body, often in the form of fat or glycogen, for future use.

Epithelia

Layers of cells covering internal or external surfaces of the body, serving as protection, secretion, and absorption functions.

Avascular

Referring to tissues that lack blood vessels, and thereby depend on diffusion for nutrient and waste exchange.

Cell Junctions

Specialized structures in cells that connect them to one another, enabling communication and the formation of tissue structures.