BIOLOGY VOL. II
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Chapter 41, Problem 9A
Loss-of-function mutations in the suspensor gene in Arabidopsis lead to the development of two embryos in a seed. After analyzing the expression of this gene in early wild-type embryos, you find high levels of mRNA transcribed from the suspensor gene in the developing suspensor cells. What is the likely function of the suspensor protein?
a. Suspensor protein likely stimulates development of the embryonic tissue.
b. Suspensor protein likely stimulates development of the suspensor tissue.
c. Suspensor protein likely inhibits embryonic development in the suspensor.
d. Suspensor protein likely inhibits suspensor development in the embryo.
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