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The gene responsible for inflorescence meristem in Arabidopsis thaliana is

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The gene responsible for inflorescence meristem in Arabidopsis thaliana is
  1. AGO 1
  2. AP1
  3. TFL1
  4. LFY 1

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - TFL1
TERMINAL FLOWER 1 (TFL1) maintains inflorescence meristem identity in Arabidopsis. LFY and AP1 specify floral meristem identity, and AGO1 is an Argonaute protein.

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