9. a) Identify at least one food you enjoy that uses leaves as an ingredient in its preparation. Identify the leaf or leaves that are used in its recipe. b)Most plant leaves contain toxic or foul-smelling compounds. How do they benefit the plant? In what ways have these compounds been beneficial and harmful to humans? c)List two human activities that are likely to result in an increase in erosion. Explain your choices.

9. a) Identify at least one food you enjoy that uses leaves as an ingredient in its preparation. Identify the leaf or leaves that are used in its recipe. b)Most plant leaves contain toxic or foul-smelling compounds. How do they benefit the plant? In what ways have these compounds been beneficial and harmful to humans? c)List two human activities that are likely to result in an increase in erosion. Explain your choices.

Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305389892

Author:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan

Chapter35: Plant Nutrition

Section: Chapter Questions

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