Which Statement About Hox Genes Is False

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Hox genes is false?

• A) They are part of the so-called genetic toolkit.
• B) They are expressed in similar patterns in the embryos of both mice and flies.
• C) They are arranged in similar clusters of genes in both mice and flies.
• D) Because of their important functional roles,they evolved rapidly in both mammals and flies.
• E) They include a conserved region of base pairs called the homeobox.

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