Question

Local cell and tissue death often occurs at or near an infection site in a plant. This response is called the _________. a. drought response b. hypersensitive response c. PAMP-triggered immunity d. None of the listed responses is correct. e. heat stress response

Answer 1

Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hypersensitive response is the procedure that is used by the plants to stop itself to get infections caused by the microbial pathogens. It is characterized by the local cell and tissue death often occurs at or near an infection site in a plant. Hypersensitive response limits the growth and spread of pathogens to the other regions of the plant.

Thus, the correct answer is - option B.