Which of the Following Characteristics Would a Mutation in the Bicoid

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics would a mutation in the bicoid gene in Drosophila most likely effect?

• A)egg polarity
• B)the dorsal-ventral axis
• C)segmentation
• D)the anterior-posterior axis

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Definitions:

Mathematical Abilities

The capacity to perform and understand various mathematical operations, concepts, and problem-solving techniques.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each controlling the opposite side of the body and specializing in different functions, such as language and spatial abilities.

Less Lateralized

Pertaining to functions or processes in the brain that are less dominantly localized to one hemisphere than is typically observed.

Spatial Abilities

The capacity to understand, reason, and remember the spatial relations among objects or space.