During the initiation of nitrogen-fixation nodules, a host plant with genetic mutations releases altered forms of flavonoids. What is the likely consequence of this?  

A.  Infection threads will grow in the wrong direction.
B.  More nodules will form than necessary.
C.  The bacteria will not produce any Nod factors.
D.  Nodules will be misshapen.
E.  The bacterial will produce higher levels of Nod factors.


C.  The bacteria will not produce any Nod factors.

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