Many phenols, such as tannins, act as antiherbivory compounds by:
A) making the inhibiting microtubule necessary for polymerization.
B) binding with proteins to reduce their digestibility.
C) binding to active sites of enzymes, preventing their function.
D) releasing unpleasant odors that deter feeding.
E) reducing animal appetite by damaging the nervous system.
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