When the Protist Euplotes Detects Predators, It Grows "Wings" and Other

question 58

Multiple Choice

When the protist Euplotes detects predators, it grows "wings" and other projections to discourage predators. However, developing the projections and wings slows down growth. This is an example of
I. phenotypic trade-offs.
II. phenotypic plasticity.
III. inbreeding depression.

• A) I only
• B) II only
• C) III only
• D) I and II only
• E) I, II, and III

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