BIOLOGY
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781260169614
Author: Raven
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 38, Problem 3A
Your friend informs you that it is highly likely all of the plants in your yard are “infected” with some kind of
a. Remove all your plants because they are likely to die.
b. Spray your plants with chemicals to remove all bacteria and fungi.
c. Remove all your plants and replace the soil.
d. Do nothing because many of these bacteria and fungi may be beneficial.
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Ch. 38.1 - Identify the compounds produced by the epidermis...Ch. 38.1 - Prob. 2LOCh. 38.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 38.2 - Describe the role of secondary metabolites in...Ch. 38.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 38.2 - Prob. 3LOCh. 38.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 38.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 38.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 38.4 - Prob. 2LO
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