Studies of Arabidopsis mutants have identified classes of ______ that affect the identity of floral organs.
A)meristematic activities
B)homeotic genes
C)hormones
D)tunica-corpus organizations
E)environmental factors

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Homeotic genes are responsible for determining the identity of floral organs in Arabidopsis and other plants. These genes, when mutated, can cause one type of floral organ to develop into another, thus affecting the identity of the organs.

Studies of Arabidopsis Mutants Have Identified Classes of ______ That