Pax-6 Is a Gene That Is Involved in Eye Formation

question 13

Multiple Choice

Pax-6 is a gene that is involved in eye formation in many invertebrates, such as Drosophila. Pax-6 is found as well in vertebrates. A Pax-6 gene from a mouse can be expressed in a fly and the protein (PAX-6) leads to a compound fly eye. This information suggests which of the following?

• A) Pax-6 genes are identical in nucleotide sequence.
• B) PAX-6 proteins have identical amino acid sequences.
• C) Pax-6 is highly conserved and shows shared evolutionary ancestry.
• D) PAX-6 proteins are different for formation of different kinds of eyes.
• E) PAX-6 from a mouse can function in a fly, but a fly's Pax-6 gene cannot function in a mouse.

---

Definitions:

Rebranding

A marketing strategy in which a new name, term, symbol, design, or a combination thereof is created for an already established brand with the intention of developing a new, differentiated identity in the minds of consumers, investors, and competitors.

Brand Equity

The value a brand adds to a product, including how well-known and regarded the brand is among consumers.

Brand Image

The perception of a brand in consumers' minds, constructed by branding efforts, media, and consumer experiences, reflecting the brand's identity, values, and promise.

Co-Branding Strategy

A partnership between two or more brands to jointly market a product or service, leveraging the strengths of each to reach a broader audience.