A particular parasitoid is heterozygous for a gene that binds plant pheromones. Which of the following is true of that parasitoid?

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If the parasitoid is heterozygous for a gene that binds plant pheromones, it means that it has one functional and one non-functional copy of the gene. This would result in a reduced ability to respond to plant signals, but it would not render the parasitoid completely unable to respond. Therefore, option A and B can be ruled out. As for option C, there is no evidence to suggest that the parasitoid would be particularly successful at infecting plants. Option D is the most likely choice, as the parasitoid would still be able to respond to plant signals to some degree and could potentially respond to signals from multiple plants.

A Particular Parasitoid Is Heterozygous for a Gene That Binds