Which Mutation Would Most Likely Damage a Plant's Ability to Respond

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which mutation would most likely damage a plant's ability to respond to light or to gravity?

• A) A mutation that reduced activity of the proton pump
• B) A mutation that enhanced activity of the proton pump
• C) A mutation that disabled movement of ubiquitin
• D) A mutation that changed the absorption spectrum for phototropin
• E) A mutation that disabled movement of the auxin anion efflux carriers

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