When a plant responds to a pathogen,which substance would likely be produced last and would be involved in a slow-acting response against the pathogen?
A) PR protein
B) Salicylic acid
C) Phytoalexin
D) Nitric oxide
E) Hydrogen peroxide

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PR proteins (Pathogenesis-Related proteins) are typically produced later in the plant's defense response and are involved in systemic acquired resistance, which is a slower, long-term response to pathogens.

When a Plant Responds to a Pathogen,which Substance Would Likely