Question

the parasitic dodder plant increases its reproductive success by flowering at the same time as the host plant it has latched onto. in 2020, jianqiang wu and his colleagues determined that the tiny dodder achieves this _______ with its host by absorbing and utilizing a protein the host produces when it is about to flower. which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? synchronization hibernation prediction moderation

Explanation:

The text mentions that the dodder plant flowers at the same time as its host. "Synchronization" means occurring at the same time or in coordination. "Hibernation" is a state of inactivity (like winter sleep for some animals), which is not relevant here. "Prediction" is about foretelling, and there's no indication of the dodder predicting the host's flowering. "Moderation" means being moderate or not extreme, which also doesn't fit the context of timing of flowering.

Answer:

synchronization