Which Evidence Best Supports the Hypothesis That the Presence of Toxic

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which evidence best supports the hypothesis that the presence of toxic latex in leaves deters insects from feeding on a plant?

• A) Many insects do not feed on latex-producing plants.
• B) Latex-producing plants release milky latex when their leaves are damaged.
• C) Beetles that drain latex out of a leaf part then feed on the latex-free part.
• D) Beetles that cut veins in the leaves then feed on the released latex.
• E) Latex-producing plants have high survival rates.

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