Which of the following statements about plant development is true?  

A.  The radial axis of the developing embryo develops before the root-shoot axis.
B.  A single gene is responsible for the control of all root and shoot formation.
C.  The MONOPTEROS gene (MP) stimulates chlorophyll synthesis in seeds.
D.  Gibberellic acid is important in root-shoot axis formation.
E.  Cells nearest to the suspensor ultimately form the root.


E.  Cells nearest to the suspensor ultimately form the root.

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