1.The shikimic acid pathway is critical for producing aromatic amino acids in plants. Why is this important for animals?
a) They provide a sweet flavor for fruits and vegetables.
b) They are the source of essential amino acids (such as tryptophan); animals cannot synthesize these amino acids
c) They are used as the primary immune response in plants and convey passive immunity to animals
d) All of these are correct
2. Alkaloids are common in plants, and significant resources are devoted to their production. What benefit can they be to plants?
a) They are bitter, decreasing herbivory across taxa
b) Many are significantly toxic to animals
c) Some alkaloids have antibotic properties
d) They may havae significant pharmacological benefits
e) Two of these are correct
f) Three of these are correct
g) All of these are correct
1.The shikimic acid pathway is critical for producing aromatic amino acids in plants. Why is this important for animals?
a) They provide a sweet flavor for fruits and vegetables.
b) They are the source of essential amino acids (such as tryptophan); animals cannot synthesize these amino acids
c) They are used as the primary immune response in plants and convey passive immunity to animals
d) All of these are correct
2. Alkaloids are common in plants, and significant resources are devoted to their production. What benefit can they be to plants?
a) They are bitter, decreasing herbivory across taxa
b) Many are significantly toxic to animals
c) Some alkaloids have antibotic properties
d) They may havae significant pharmacological benefits
e) Two of these are correct
f) Three of these are correct
g) All of these are correct
