Antisense Gene Sequences Can Be Used to Block the Transcription

question 44

Multiple Choice

Antisense gene sequences can be used to block the transcription of specific genes in a cell or group of cells.Suppose you treated a seed with an antisense sequence that blocked the transcription of GAMyb transcription factor.What would happen to the seed?

• A)It would germinate too soon.
• B)It would not be responsive to gibberellins.
• C)It would not make abscisic acid.
• D)It would not grow a hypocotyl during germination.

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