Which of the Following Statements About Homeotic Genes Is INCORRECT

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about homeotic genes is INCORRECT?

• A) Homeotic genes were first identified in invertebrates, but their homologs were found in almost all organisms.
• B) All homeotic genes contain consensus sequences that result in a specific DNA-binding motif.
• C) In vertebrates, homeotic genes are organized into two distinct clusters.
• D) All homeotic genes encode transcription factors that direct further gene expression.
• E) Homeotic genes exhibit a relationship between their order on the chromosome and the timing of their expression.

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