A corn (Zea mays) mutant is developed that is deficient in magnesium uptake. The

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on: Aug 13, 2013

A corn (Zea mays) mutant is developed that is deficient in magnesium uptake. The most likely phenotypic expression would be
A) chlorosis, especially in the older leaves.
B) a purple tinge to actively growing shoots.
C) severely stunted root growth and branching.
D) a reduction in leaf surface area.
E) a delay in flowering.

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Reply #1 on: Aug 26, 2013

I know it's E,

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