Question

Based on the image of the rose plant, which of the following best describes two adaptations and their purposes for defense, survival, or reproduction? (1 point) Responses The rose plant has thorns for climbing and large leaves to prevent predators from eating it. The rose plant has thorns for climbing and large leaves to prevent predators from eating it. The rose plant has brightly colored flowers to attract pollinators for reproduction and thorns to deter herbivores, aiding in defense. The rose plant has brightly colored flowers to attract pollinators for reproduction and thorns to deter herbivores, aiding in defense. The rose plant has a waxy stem to store water and small flowers to minimize energy usage. The rose plant has a waxy stem to store water and small flowers to minimize energy usage. The rose plant has long roots to access deep water and soft petals to protect the seeds.

Answer 1

The most accurate response that describes two adaptations of the rose plant and their purposes for defense, survival, or reproduction is:

**"The rose plant has brightly colored flowers to attract pollinators for reproduction and thorns to deter herbivores, aiding in defense."**

This statement correctly identifies adaptations related to reproduction (brightly colored flowers) and defense (thorns to deter herbivores).