What effect does PHANTASTICA have on plant development?
A)It induces leaf growth within a shoot apical meristem.
B)It triggers transcription factors specific to the developing hypocotyl.
C)It triggers the expression of genes that cause cells to form the upper surface of leaves.
D)It induces growth of root apical meristems when nutrients are limited.

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PHANTASTICA is a gene that plays a crucial role in determining the dorsoventral polarity of leaves, specifically influencing the development of the upper (adaxial) surface of leaves.

What Effect Does PHANTASTICA Have on Plant Development