Responses to Pathogens (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What feature do plants lack compared to animals' immune systems?
What feature do plants lack compared to animals' immune systems?
Mobile immune cells that travel the body
What is the cuticle on plant leaves and stems?
What is the cuticle on plant leaves and stems?
A waxy, water-repellent outer coating
How do smaller stomatal openings help plant defence?
How do smaller stomatal openings help plant defence?
They reduce potential entry points
Which plant tissue does bark primarily protect as a valuable food source for pathogens?
Which plant tissue does bark primarily protect as a valuable food source for pathogens?
Phloem
What effect do glucosides and saponins have on pathogens?
What effect do glucosides and saponins have on pathogens?
Interfere with fungal & bacterial metabolism
What are PAMPs in plant defence?
What are PAMPs in plant defence?
Pathogen-associated molecular patterns
What chemical does the oxidative burst produce to kill microbes?
What chemical does the oxidative burst produce to kill microbes?
Hydrogen peroxide ()
What is the purpose of programmed cell death during pathogen attack?
What is the purpose of programmed cell death during pathogen attack?
Creates dead tissue barrier isolating pathogen
Which molecule triggers systemic acquired resistance throughout the plant?
Which molecule triggers systemic acquired resistance throughout the plant?
Salicylic acid
When do plants remain healthy or experience only mild symptoms?
When do plants remain healthy or experience only mild symptoms?
When defences successfully counteract invasion