Refer to the table showing results from an experiment in which researchers used CRISPR technology to knock out various genes from a plant.They then examined plant stem height (in centimeters, with calculated means) and seed production (number of seeds, with calculated means) with each treatment.(Note: The "x" marks genes that have been knocked out.) Knocking out which gene had effects only on fertility?
A) Gene H
B) Gene I
C) Gene J
D) Gene K
E) Gene L

Question

Refer to the table showing results from an experiment in which researchers used CRISPR technology to knock out various genes from a plant.They then examined plant stem height (in centimeters, with calculated means) and seed production (number of seeds, with calculated means) with each treatment.(Note: The "x" marks genes that have been knocked out.)  Knocking out which gene had effects only on fertility?
A) Gene H 
B) Gene I 
C) Gene J 
D) Gene K 
E) Gene L

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gene J is the only gene that shows a significant effect on seed production, while not having any significant effect on stem height. Therefore, knocking out gene J affects only the fertility of the plant.

Refer to the Table Showing Results from an Experiment in Which