A seed from a yew tree germinates on the forest floor. During the first few months of its life, the sapling dedicates most of its resources to increasing in height rather than producing the defensive compound taxol. What is this allocation of resources an example of?

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The allocation of resources towards height growth instead of producing taxol is an example of a trade-off, as the plant is sacrificing one trait for another.

A Seed from a Yew Tree Germinates on the Forest