In some cases, when an insect begins feeding on a leaf the plant responds by activating a signaling pathway that results in the production of ____, which disrupt an insect's capacity to digest proteins.
A) gibberellins
B) lipases
C) chitinases
D) protease inhibitors
E) cytokinins

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Protease inhibitors are the compounds plants produce in response to insect feeding, which interfere with the insect's ability to digest proteins, thus protecting the plant from further damage.

In Some Cases, When an Insect Begins Feeding on a Leaf