Which of the following is not a gene identified in the evolution of maize morphology from a teosinte ancestor?

A) teosinte branched 1-represses growth of lateral meristems
B) prolamin box binding factor-produces seed storage proteins in kernels
C) IFG1-contributes to small body size
D) sugary 1-alters properties of starch in kernels

Teosinte Branched 1

A plant gene responsible for the difference in plant architecture between modern maize and its wild ancestor, teosinte.

Prolamin Box Binding Factor

A transcription factor that binds to the prolamin box, a specific DNA sequence found in the promoters of seed storage protein genes in plants.

IFG1

Insulin-like growth factor 1, a protein that plays a critical role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults.