Which of the following about plant defenses is false? A. Plants will produce def
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Question
Which of the following about plant defenses is false? A. Plants will produce defense compounds and structures only under conditions of sufficient resources for metabolism and growth. B Optimal Defense Hypothesis assesses the cost benefit of defense to the plant C Growth Rate Hypothesis states that faster-growing plants are usually better defended than slower-growing plants. D Carbon Nutrient Balance Hypothesis states that carbon allocation to plant defenses depends on nutrient availability in the environment.
Explanation / Answer
C. Growth rate hypothesis