A Corn (Zea Mays)mutant Is Developed That Is Deficient in Magnesium

question 23

Multiple Choice

A corn (Zea mays) mutant is developed that is deficient in magnesium uptake. The most likely phenotypic expression would be

• A) chlorosis, especially in the older leaves.
• B) a purple tinge to actively growing shoots.
• C) severely stunted root growth and branching.
• D) a reduction in leaf surface area.
• E) a delay in flowering.

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