In the Gene-For-Gene Resistance Mechanism, If a Plant Has a Resistance

question 191

Multiple Choice

In the gene-for-gene resistance mechanism, if a plant has a resistance gene and a pathogen has the matching Avr gene, the

• A) pathogen's gene will override the plant's gene, and the pathogen will infect the plant.
• B) plant will be susceptible to the pathogen.
• C) plant will be resistant to the pathogen.
• D) plant will be resistant to all pathogens, whether or not they have the Avr gene.
• E) plant will use its own DNA to copy the Avr gene from the pathogen.

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