If a Cell from the Blastoderm of the Drosophila Embryo

question 48

Short Answer

If a cell from the blastoderm of the Drosophila embryo is committed to form the sixth abdominal segment of the adult and this cell is transplanted into the thorax- committed region of another embryo, will it develop properties of a thoracic or an abdominal segment?

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Thalamus

In vertebrates, the portion of the diencephalon that passes on selected sensory information to the cerebrum.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, playing a critical role in protecting these structures and maintaining their environment.

Ventricles

Chambers of the heart that receive blood from the atria and contract to propel blood out of the heart into the arteries.