In cases where plants exhibit generalized defense responses in organs distant from the infection site, this is termed
A) a hyperactive response.
B) systemic acquired resistance.
C) pleiotropy.
D) hyperplasia.
E) a general systemic response.

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Systemic acquired resistance refers to the activation of defense responses in distal parts of the plant following a localized infection or other stress. This is a mechanism by which plants can prepare for future infections and increase their overall resistance to pathogens.

In Cases Where Plants Exhibit Generalized Defense Responses in Organs