Apentix/AP Biology/Unit 7: Natural Selection/Question

AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt

A species of plant produces a highly toxic chemical that deters most herbivorous insects. Over time, a species of caterpillar evolves an enzyme that safely metabolizes the toxin. In response, the plant population evolves to produce an even more potent variation of the toxin. This reciprocal adaptation is best described as:

Explanation

Core Concept

This is correct because an evolutionary arms race is a form of coevolution where two or more species reciprocally affect each other's evolution, continually developing new adaptations to counter the other's advancements.

Correct Answer

q8_arms_race

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