Multiple Choice
Which evidence best supports the hypothesis that the presence of toxic latex in leaves deters insects from feeding on a plant?
A) Many insects do not feed on latex-producing plants.
B) Latex-producing plants release milky latex when their leaves are damaged.
C) Beetles that drain latex out of a leaf part then feed on the latex-free part.
D) Beetles that cut veins in the leaves then feed on the released latex.
E) Latex-producing plants have high survival rates.
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