Question detail
Pick the option a student should use in an exam answer: explain how thorns and hairs deter animals.?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Plant disease (biology only)
Question
- A. Explain how thorns and hairs deter animals.
- B. A statement about another biology topic rather than Plant disease (biology only)
- C. A revision technique rather than the scientific idea being tested
- D. A reversed cause-and-effect version of the objective
Answer
Explain how thorns and hairs deter animals. is the best answer for this Plant disease (biology only) objective.
Explanation
Explain how thorns and hairs deter animals. is supported by the approved learning objective: "Explain how thorns and hairs deter animals". It stays within Plant disease (biology only), uses the key idea "[object Object]", and avoids distractors that either switch topic, describe a study method, or reverse the biology relationship.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding the Function of Thorns
Students often think that thorns are only for aesthetic purposes and do not understand their role in deterring animals.
Emphasize that thorns serve as a physical barrier that can injure or discomfort animals, thereby reducing the likelihood of herbivory.
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