Drosophila Developmental Mutants of ____ Genes Produce Larvae with Mirror

question 89

Multiple Choice

Drosophila developmental mutants of ____ genes produce larvae with mirror image segments.

• A) gap
• B) pair-rule
• C) segmentation
• D) paternal effect
• E) segment polarity

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Definitions:

Mudflows

Rapidly flowing mixtures of water and sediment, usually occurring in areas with steep terrain and loose soil, often initiated by intense rainfall or volcanic activity.

Pyroclastic Flows

Fast-moving currents of hot gas and volcanic materials that move away from a volcano during an explosive eruption.

Hot Lava

Molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface, characterized by high temperatures.

Viscous Lava

Lava that has a thick, sticky consistency due to high silica content, leading to slow-flowing eruptions.