Which of the Following Is TRUE of Protein-Based Plant Chemical

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of protein-based plant chemical defenses?

• A)Plants and animals use the same 20 amino acids to construct proteins, but some plants have additional amino acids.
• B)Plants use the additional amino acids in their proteins, but animals that ingest them cannot.
• C)Insect herbivores that consume nonprotein amino acids grow more quickly and live longer.
• D)Plants can produce protease inhibitors, which bind to the active site of enzymes that break down proteins and enhance their activity.
• E)Insects that feed on plants with protease inhibitors have increased growth rates.

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