Suppose a Plant Had a Nonsense Mutation in a Gene

question 28

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

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