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Question

Loss of function of LFY gene results in:

Options

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Extra petals Inflorescence instead of flowers Correct Only carpels Normal flowers

Explanation

Correct option is B, Inflorescence instead of flowers. In ABC MODEL problems like this, the accurate statement is Inflorescence instead of flowers; the others are common mix-ups. Not these: A) Extra petals; C) Only carpels; D) Normal flowers. Tissue transport questions usually turn on xylem vs phloem, living vs dead cells, or source vs sink.

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