Question detail
Which of the following is NOT a function of antibacterial chemicals in plants?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Plant disease (biology only)
Question
- A. Protecting against bacterial pathogens
- B. Stimulating root growth
- C. Reducing the risk of disease
- D. Enhancing plant resilience
Answer
The correct option is Stimulating root growth because it matches the approved biology in Plant defence responses within Plant disease (biology only).
Explanation
The correct option is Stimulating root growth because it stays accurate for Plant defence responses in Plant disease (biology only). It matches the approved learning objective about explain that plants can produce antibacterial chemicals and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Antibacterial Chemicals
Students often confuse antibacterial chemicals produced by plants with antibiotics used in medicine, thinking they serve the same purpose.
Clarify that while both antibacterial chemicals and antibiotics target bacteria, the former are produced by plants as a defense mechanism against pathogens, while antibiotics are human-made substances used to treat infections.
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