In 1997, a Gene Called Le Was Discovered by Two

Multiple Choice

In 1997, a gene called Le was discovered by two research groups led by David Martin and Diane Lester. Allelic variation in the Le gene, which controls elongation of the plant stem between branches, is responsible for which trait in peas?

A) inflated and constricted pod shape
B) yellow and green pod color
C) purple and white flowers
D) tall and short plant height
E) axial and terminal flower position