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xclash

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on: Aug 16, 2013
What is the probable role of salicylic acid in the defense responses of plants?
A) to destroy pathogens directly
B) to activate systemic acquired resistance of plants
C) to close stomata, thus preventing the entry of pathogens
D) to activate heat-shock proteins
E) to sacrifice infected tissues by hydrolyzing cells


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2013
I chose B and got the answer, hope that helps.


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