Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Plant Response

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely plant response to an attack by herbivores?

• A) leaf abscission to prevent further loss of tissue
• B) early flowering to reproduce before being eaten
• C) production of chemical compounds for defense or to attract predators of the herbivores
• D) production of physical defenses, such as thorns
• E) production of thicker bark and cuticle to make it more difficult to eat