The hypersensitive response,a nonspecific defense mechanism,of plants prevents the spread of pathogens by producing ________ around the infection site.
A)methyl salicylic acid
B)citric acid
C)succinic acid
D)fumaric acid

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The hypersensitive response in plants leads to the production of methyl salicylic acid at the site of infection, which triggers various defense responses and prevents the spread of the pathogen. Citric acid, succinic acid, and fumaric acid are not directly involved in the hypersensitive response.

The Hypersensitive Response,a Nonspecific Defense Mechanism,of Plants Prevents the Spread