Question
What aspect of chaparral shrubs is both a part of their natural defenses and the reason many are popular in cooking?
a.
aromatic oils
b.
small evergreen leaves
c.
ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soil
d.
seed germination after fires
a.
aromatic oils
b.
small evergreen leaves
c.
ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soil
d.
seed germination after fires
Answers
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The aspect of chaparral shrubs that is both a part of their natural defenses and the reason many are popular in cooking is **a. aromatic oils**. These oils provide the plants with chemical defenses against herbivores and pathogens, and they are also sought after for their flavors in culinary uses.