Suppose a Plant Had a Nonsense Mutation in a Gene

question 53

Multiple Choice

Suppose a plant had a nonsense mutation in a gene that encodes for an enzyme required for the synthesis of gibberellic acid. If the plant is homozygous at this locus, what will its phenotype be?

• A) bushy
• B) short
• C) underdeveloped seeds
• D) tall
• E) large fruit

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