A particular species of virus carries a gene for salicylate hydroxylase, an enzyme that breaks down salicylic acid. Will this virus be more or less virulent to plants than other viruses?
A) more virulent
B) less virulent
C) same virulent
D) faster virulent

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The virus is likely to be more virulent because salicylate hydroxylase breaks down salicylic acid, which is a key component of the plant's defense mechanism. By degrading salicylic acid, the virus can suppress the plant's immune response, making it more susceptible to infection.

A Particular Species of Virus Carries a Gene for Salicylate