Heterochrony Is a Change in Development Based on

question 20

Multiple Choice

Heterochrony is a change in development based on

• A)changes in the location of where genes are being expressed.
• B)changes in how much protein is produced.
• C)changes in the structure of the protein being produced.
• D)changes in the timing of gene expression.

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