Antisense Gene Sequences Can Be Used to Block the Transcription

question 18

Multiple Choice

Antisense gene sequences can be used to block the transcription of specific genes in a cell or group of cells. Suppose you took a cutting from a plant and treated it with an antisense gene that would block the transcription of an enzyme involved in auxin production. What would happen to your cutting?

• A) It would grow to be very tall and thin.
• B) Photosynthesis would decrease.
• C) It would not be able to initiate a hypersensitive response.
• D) Adventitious root growth would be greatly reduced.
• E) Further differentiation of xylem and phloem would occur.

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