An attack by a leaf-eating insect is most likely to change the _______ of a plant and is least likely to change the _______.
A) DNA sequence; primary metabolites
B) DNA sequence; secondary metabolites
C) primary metabolites; DNA sequence
D) secondary metabolites; primary metabolites
E) secondary metabolites; DNA sequence

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An attack by a leaf-eating insect is most likely to change the secondary metabolites of a plant, as these compounds often play a role in defense against herbivores. It is least likely to change the DNA sequence, as insect attacks do not typically alter the genetic code of the plant.

An Attack by a Leaf-Eating Insect Is Most Likely to Change