During Drosophila Development, There Is a Regulatory Cascade of Gene

question 7

Multiple Choice

During Drosophila development, there is a regulatory cascade of gene activation. The proper sequence for this cascade is

• A) bicoid, pair- rule genes, gap genes, and segment polarity genes.
• B) bicoid, segment- polarity genes, gap genes, and pair- rule genes.
• C) bicoid, gap genes, segment polarity genes, and pair- rule genes.
• D) bicoid, gap genes, pair- rule genes, and segment polarity genes.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

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Capital Gains

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Clientele Effect

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