AGAMOUS is a gene that has been implicated in the regulation of stamen formation in Arabidopsis flowers.If this is true, a mutant with a functional AP3 gene but a nonfunctional AGAMOUS gene would
A)produce petals but not stamens.
B)produce stamens but not petals.
C)produce petals and stamens.
D)not produce stamens or petals.

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AGAMOUS is necessary for stamen and carpel development. A nonfunctional AGAMOUS gene would prevent stamen formation, but a functional AP3 gene would allow petal formation.

AGAMOUS Is a Gene That Has Been Implicated in the Regulation