A plant has a mutation in the gene that codes for systemin.What is the likely consequence of this mutation?
A) The plant will have a stronger than normal wound response.
B) The mutated form of systemin would be recognized as a pathogen and a hypersensitive response will be initiated.
C) The levels of jasmonic acid will build inside the cell creating a toxic environment.
D) Systemin receptors will not be activated and proteinase inhibitor will not be transcribed.
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