The Genes Responsible for Some of the Traits That Mendel

Multiple Choice

The genes responsible for some of the traits that Mendel observed have been recently identified and have helped in determining how molecular variation produces morphologic variation in pea plants. Allelic variation in the Sbe1 gene, which produces starch- branching enzyme 1, is responsible for which trait in peas?

A) axial and terminal flower position
B) yellow and green pea color
C) smooth and wrinkled pea shape
D) purple and white flowers
E) tall and short plant height