Biology
Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 46.3, Problem 3CYL
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To describe:  The way in which wounded plants communicate with other plants.

Introduction: Plants produced two types of metabolites, namely primary metabolites and secondary metabolites. Primary metabolites are phytohormones that help plants in their normal growth and function while the secondary metabolite protects plants from the predators (insects and herbivores).

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