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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Will Fan and Medal If a genetic mutation in a plant that produces flowers results in a lack of petals on the flowers, what do you predict would be the most likely consequence to the plant?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It would produce seeds, but the ovary surrounding the seeds would not be able to grow and form a fleshy fruit. It would reproduce asexually instead of sexually since not all of its necessary reproductive structures would be present. It would grow taller than other plants, because less energy would be needed to produce flowers and could instead be used for growth. It would have less reproductive success

OpenStudy (shadeyghost):

do you have an idea as to what the answer is?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@shadeyghost

OpenStudy (shadeyghost):

no, the ovary would not be effected at all, it still produces the fruit

OpenStudy (shadeyghost):

and plants don't reproduce asexually so it isn't b

OpenStudy (anonymous):

B

OpenStudy (shadeyghost):

:l

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol i guess not..

OpenStudy (shadeyghost):

it's d, the petals are what attracts bugs to move the pollen around to other plants

OpenStudy (zairahernandez):

its d.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

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