One way systemic acquired resistance in plants differs from the hypersensitive reaction is that it
A) only acts against viruses.
B) affects only a small region of the plant.
C) begins with the production of salicylic acid.
D) uses apoptosis as a major mechanism of action.
E) only acts on the pathogen that originally triggered it.

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Systemic acquired resistance begins with the production of salicylic acid, which triggers a response in distant parts of the plant to prepare for potential pathogen attacks. On the other hand, the hypersensitive reaction is a localized response that results in the death of cells near the infected area.

One Way Systemic Acquired Resistance in Plants Differs from the Hypersensitive