Suppose in the Case of the MADS Box Gene Model

question 113

Essay

Suppose in the case of the MADS box gene model of floral organ development, gene class B is expressed in all whorls. Using the diagram below, fill in which genes should be expressed in each of the four whorls, and which structures they will develop into.

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Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes, often involving behavior, emotions, and thought patterns.

Biological

Pertaining to the processes and phenomena of living organisms, often focusing on the genetic, neurochemical, and physiological bases of behavior.

Phenotype

The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Genetics

The branch of biology that deals with heredity and variation in organisms, exploring how genetic traits are transmitted from parents to offspring.