Biology
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Author: Raven
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 41, Problem 6A
A plant lacking the WOODEN LEG gene will likely
a. be incapable of transporting water to its leaves.
b. lack xylem and phloem.
c. be incapable of transporting photosynthate.
d. All of the choices are correct.
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