Antisense gene sequences can be used to block the transcription of specific genes in a cell or group of cells. Suppose you treated a seed with an antisense sequence that blocked the transcription of GAMyb transcription factor. What would happen to the seed?
A) It would not make abscisic acid.
B) It would not be responsive to gibberellins.
C) It would germinate too soon.
D) It would not grow a hypocotyl during germination.
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