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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Being heterozygous for a gene that binds plant pheromones means that the parasitoid can recognize the signals released from plants. Hence, it will be responsive to the signals released from several plants, enabling it to locate hosts more easily. However, this does not necessarily mean that it will be successful at infecting plants or attracting more mates. It is also unrelated to a plant's distress call.

A Particular Parasitoid Is Heterozygous for a Gene That Binds