In general plants that employ secondary compounds to deter grazing are
A) more successful than those with compensatory ability.
B) less likely to have high compensatory ability.
C) more likely to have high compensatory ability.
D) less successful than those with compensatory ability.
E) none of the above

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Plants that use secondary compounds for defense typically invest resources in these chemicals rather than in growth or regrowth, leading to lower compensatory ability.

In General Plants That Employ Secondary Compounds to Deter Grazing