A plant has a mutation in the gene that codes for systemin. What is the likely consequence of this mutation?
A. Systemin receptors will not be activated and proteinase inhibitor will not be transcribed.
B. The mutated form of systemin would be recognized as a pathogen and a hypersensitive response will be initiated.
C. R genes will fail to match up with avr genes.
D. The plant will have a stronger than normal wound response.
E. The levels of jasmonic acid will build inside the cell creating a toxic environment.
Answer: A
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