What Is a Plant Organ

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Multiple Choice

What is a plant organ?

• A)A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function
• B)A group of cells that work together to perform a specific function
• C)A group of systems that work together to perform a specific function
• D)There is no such thing as a plant organ; organs are only found in animals.

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Definitions:

Genome Wide Association

A study approach that involves rapidly scanning markers across complete sets of DNA, or genomes, of many people to find genetic variations associated with a particular disease.

Quantitative Trait Locus

A Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) is a region of DNA that is associated with a particular phenotypic trait, which varies in degree and can be attributed to polygenic effects.

Genetically Divergent Populations

Populations that have accumulated genetic differences due to barriers to gene flow, resulting in genetic distinction from each other.

Linkage Disequilibrium

The non-random association of alleles at two or more loci, not necessarily on the same chromosome, which can influence genetic traits and disease risks.