What aspect of chaparral shrubs is both a part of their natural defenses and the reason many are popular in cooking?

a. aromatic oils

b. small evergreen leaves

c. ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soil

d. seed germination after fires

The aspect of chaparral shrubs that us both a part of their natural defenses and the reason many are popular in cooking is their aromatic oils. The correct answer is option A. The aromatic oils of the chaparral shrubs as their natural defense is when during hot days, these aromatic oils evaporate in the air to cool off the leaves and preventing other plants nearby to grow. In addition, these oils also prevent herbivores from eating the shrubs.