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The tobacco plant produces a toxic compound known as nicotine. Select the statement that best describes the function nicotine serves in the plant.

A. There is no function for the plant; scientists genetically engineered the plant to produce nicotine.
B. Nicotine protects the plant from insects that try eating it.
C. Nicotine allows the plant to grow in dry soil conditions.
D. Nicotine increases photosynthesis in tobacco plants.

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