B) It requires energy
D) It involves the help of carrier proteins.
A mutation in a plant that could cause negative outcomes could be the plant has less leaves, or isn't hardy enough, like other plants. It would die. A plant from an area like Chernobyl, that has been affected by radiation could poison other animals, or pass that gene along, and ultimately kill that strand of plant.
Stratum corneum is the answer
Of the three salivary glands (Sublingual, submandibular and parotid glands), the parotid is the largest. They are all paired. The parotids are located on either side of the mandibular ramus. It produces ptyalin, an alpha-amylase, and is responsible for 20% of the total saliva content produced into the mouth.