What is the purpose of chemicals produced and stored by plants?

What is the purpose of chemicals produced and stored by plants?
  1. To provide nutrients to the plants
  2. To make the herbivore sick when they are eaten
  3. To attract herbivores
  4. To prevent predation from predators

Solution

Many plants produce and store chemicals that make the herbivore sick when they are eaten, inhibit feeding or digestion, disrupt its reproduction or even kill it.

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