Reading Comprehension (RC) | Re: The defoliation of millions of acres of trees by massive infestations

[textarea] 2. In lines 12-14, the phrase “the trees’ defensive mechanism has an impact on moth fecundity” (Highlighted) refers to which of the followingphenomena?

Difficulty Level:500

Explanation

(A) This option is not supported by the passage. The passage does not mention that female moths ingesting phenols are more susceptible to the wilt virus. Instead, it discusses how the phenols released by trees affect caterpillar growth and subsequently influence the number and size of eggslaid.

(B) This option is not directly supported by the passage. The passage emphasizes that phenols limit caterpillar growth and reduce the number and size of eggs laid but doesn't explicitly state that they limit the caterpillar population by restricting the foodsupply.

(C) This option is not accurate based on the information in the passage. The passage suggests that phenols, while affecting caterpillar growth and egg size, also help caterpillars survive
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