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Which one of the following is NOT a typical feature of the hypersensitive response observed in plants during the attack of invading microbes?

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Onset of programmed cell death in the region surrounding the infection site Rapid accumulation of reactive oxygen species Rapid spike in photosynthetic rate Correct Rapid spike in nitric oxide production accompanying the oxidative burst

Explanation

In microbiology, microbial physiology dictates that growth regulation and host interactions follow molecular programs. Therefore Rapid spike in photosynthetic rate is correct as it corresponds to prokaryotic and viral strategies, supported by mechanistic studies and conserved across related systems.

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