Animals often eat plants for food. If a plant is eaten, it may die. Which of the following features help plants protect themselves from being eaten?

Question

Choose 3 (three).

A poisonous/toxic parts (fruits, leaves, bark, flowers)

B deep roots that absorb water and nutrients from soil

C oils on the plant that can cause pain or an itchy rash

D sharp thorns or spines (on stems or leaves)

Answer 1

The features that help plants protect themselves from being eaten are:

A poisonous/toxic parts (fruits, leaves, bark, flowers)
C oils on the plant that can cause pain or an itchy rash
D sharp thorns or spines (on stems or leaves)