Plants produce a wide variety of chemicals that are used in medicines. What is the function of these compounds in the plants? Select one: O a. Attract pollinators to fertilize seeds O b. Assist in transport of water between tissues c. Defend the plant against herbivores O d. Attract insects and birds to spread seeds and fruits e. Function is unknown in these plants

Plants produce a wide variety of chemicals that are used in medicines. What is the function of these compounds in the plants? Select one: O a. Attract pollinators to fertilize seeds O b. Assist in transport of water between tissues c. Defend the plant against herbivores O d. Attract insects and birds to spread seeds and fruits e. Function is unknown in these plants

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305967359

Author:STARR

Publisher:STARR

Chapter26: Plant Nutrition And Transport

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