Teasing out the “why’s” of Evolution: A Functional Assessment of B-class Protein Complexes

Authors

Holly Waddel, Brigham Young University
Dr. Clinton Whipple, Brigham Young University

Keywords

evolution, protein complexes, gene function, floral morphology

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

Abstract

The evolution of floral development is caused by changes in gene function. The model for floral morphology is the ABC model of floral development (Coen & Meyerowits, 1991). In this model, A genes control sepals, A + B genes control petals, B + C genes control stamen, and C genes control carpels (See fig. 1). If B genes are removed, the resulting flower would contain only sepals and carpels, no petals or stamen.

Recommended Citation

Waddel, Holly and Whipple, Dr. Clinton (2013) "Teasing out the “why’s” of Evolution: A Functional Assessment of B-class Protein Complexes," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1114.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1114