Which of the following are defenses that some plants use against herbivory?
A)production of the unusual amino acid canavanine
B)release of volatile compounds that attract parasitoid wasps
C)association of plant tissues with mycorrhizae
D)A and B only
E)A, B, and C

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Production of the unusual amino acid canavanine and release of volatile compounds that attract parasitoid wasps are examples of direct defenses against herbivory, while association of plant tissues with mycorrhizae is an example of an indirect defense. Therefore, options A and B together describe direct defenses, making option D the correct answer. Option E includes indirect defense through mycorrhizae, which is not one of the defenses listed in the question.

Which of the Following Are Defenses That Some Plants Use