If a particular species of bacterium were able to produce a substance that breaks down reactive oxygen intermediates and inhibits the production of nitric oxide,it would be less effective at infecting plant cells.

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Breaking down reactive oxygen intermediates and inhibiting nitric oxide production would help the bacterium evade plant defenses, making it more effective at infecting plant cells.

If a Particular Species of Bacterium Were Able to Produce