Multiple choice

Plants that can resist high temperature are known as

  1. thermophilic

  2. thermoduric

  3. thermophobic

  4. none of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thermophilic organisms prefer high temperatures, while thermophobic organisms avoid them. Thermoduric plants can withstand or resist high temperature stress. This term is derived from 'thermo' (heat) and 'duric' (durable/hard), indicating heat resistance.

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