Scientists recently identified the function of three proteins in plants. The proteins regulate the production of fatty acids, which are found in fats and oils. Which question will most likely be asked about the results, leading to more investigations?

Because the proteins regulate fatty acid production, a useful follow-up is to investigate whether controlling those proteins can increase a plant’s oil production. Choice D asks how the proteins could be used for that purpose, directly building on the discovery. The other choices do not focus on how the identified proteins affect plant oil production.

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