Question
Q9. Which of the following statements is inconsistent with the discussion by Adler et
al. (2006)?
Many types of pollinators are deterred by the presence of defensive compounds
in nectar
The presence of defensive compounds in nectar may be beneficial for the plant
This study is unique because it is the first one to document the presence of
defensive compounds in nectar
( It may be beneficial for the Menducca sexta moth to lay its eggs on plants with
high alkaloid levels
Answer
The statement "This study is unique because it is the first one to document the presence of defensive compounds in nectar" is inconsistent with the discussion by Adler et al. (2006) as they mention previous studies that have documented the presence of defensive compounds in nectar.