Antisense Gene Sequences Can Be Used to Block the Transcription

question 66

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)Photosynthesis would decrease.
• B)It would grow to be very tall and thin.
• C)Adventitious root growth would be greatly reduced.
• D)It would not be able to initiate a hypersensitive response.
• E)All of the above answers apply.

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