What is the probable role of salicylic acid in the defense responses of plants?

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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

clippers!

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2013

I chose B and got the answer, hope that helps.

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