Which statement about compounds that plants make to ward off predators and infection is true?

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Compounds produced by plants to ward off predators or infections, such as alkaloids and terpenoids, are often produced in response to infection or infestation by herbivores or other pests.

Answer: B
 While some compounds produced by plants for defense may be injurious to herbivores, others may simply deter or repel them without causing harm to the plant itself.

Answer: E
 Compounds produced by plants for defense against pests and infections can include a wide range of molecules, including proteins (such as pathogenesis-related proteins) as well as small organic molecules like terpenes and phenolics.

Therefore, neither choice C nor D is correct.

Which Statement About Compounds That Plants Make to Ward Off