Which of the Following is Not a Way Tobacco Plants

Question

Which of the following is not a way tobacco plants respond to herbivory?
A) They deter herbivores directly.
B) They deter herbivores indirectly.
C) They produce volatile compounds that attract predators and parasitoids of the herbivores.
D) They generate a toxic, sticky resin to coat predators.

Accepted Answer

Tobacco plants do not generate a toxic, sticky resin to coat predators; instead, they use other methods like producing volatile compounds to attract predators of herbivores.