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Why plants produce defensive chemicals

Why plants produce defensive chemicals

Plants produce chemicals that protect them from pathogens and herbivores. A pathogen is a microorganism that causes disease, including some bacteria, viruses, fungi and protists.

5.2.2 Chemical plant defences Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /5.2.2 Chemical plant defences

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Biology 5.2.2 Chemical plant defences. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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