For an R gene to confer resistance,an invading pathogen must have a corresponding
A) R gene.
B) tRNA.
C) T gene.
D) detector.
E) Avr gene.

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For an R gene to confer resistance, the invading pathogen must possess a corresponding Avr gene. The Avr gene encodes an avirulence protein that can be recognized by the plant's R gene product, triggering defense responses that ultimately lead to resistance.

For an R Gene to Confer Resistance,an Invading Pathogen Must