Chapter 10, Problem 5CT

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The gene (A, B or C) which is responsible for a floral mutation in Arabidopsis plant and whether this mutation causes sepals and petals to form instead of stamens and carpels in the plant.

Introduction:

ABC model of floral identity demonstrates the ways by which A, B or C genes in the angiosperms regulate the development of floral organs in the form of four whorls. Whorl 1 represents sepals, whorl 2 represents petals, whorl 3 represents stamens, and whorl 4 represents carpels.