Question detail
What type of plant defense involves the production of toxic substances?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Plant disease (biology only)
Question
- A. Physical defense
- B. Chemical defense
- C. Mechanical defense
- D. Biological defense
Answer
The correct option is Chemical defense because it matches the approved biology in Plant defence responses within Plant disease (biology only).
Explanation
The correct option is Chemical defense 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 poisons to deter herbivores and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Plant Poisons
Students often think that all plants produce poisons to deter herbivores, without recognizing that not all plants have this adaptation.
Students should clarify that while some plants produce poisons as a defense mechanism, others may use different strategies such as physical barriers or attracting predators of herbivores.
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