In the ABC model of floral organ identity genes,different combinations of the three genes specify the following different floral organs,except for the

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In the ABC model, A and B genes specify the identity of petals and stamens respectively, while C gene is responsible for specifying the identity of the receptacle where all the floral organs are attached. D genes specify the identity of sepals and E gene is responsible for carpel identity. Therefore, different combinations of these three genes can specify all the floral organs except for the receptacle, which is specified by the C gene alone.

In the ABC Model of Floral Organ Identity Genes,different Combinations