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You Run a Genetic Screen and Find a Mutant Plant

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You run a genetic screen and find a mutant plant that is dwarf and infertile, with pollen tubes that fail to elongate.You conclude that the mutagen may have altered genes involved in one or more of the _______ hormone pathways.


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Puberty

The developmental stage during which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.

Biology

The scientific study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, and evolution.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, encompassing both natural and artificial elements.

Precocious Puberty

A serious condition that involves the activation of the HPG axis before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys.

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