Multiple Choice
Refer to the figure. 
This hornworm is engaged in an evolutionary arms race with the tobacco plant.Which statement about the plant's response to this herbivore is false?
A) Nicotine production is unaffected by caterpillar damage to the plant.
B) Nicotine production increases when the caterpillar damages the plant.
C) The caterpillar can survive the ingestion of nicotine.
D) Ethylene production increases when the caterpillar damages the plant.
E) Jasmonic acid production increases when the caterpillar damages the plant.
Correct Answer:
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