Biological Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 52, Problem 3TYK
What is one advantage of inducible defenses?
a. They are always present; thus, an individual is always able to defend itself.
b. They make it impossible for a consumer to launch surprise attacks.
c. They result from a coevolutionary arms race.
d. They make efficient use of
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