Gap Genes of Drosophila Embryos

question 67

Multiple Choice

Gap genes of Drosophila embryos:

• A) organize the embryo into broad regions and influence the activity of pair-rule genes.
• B) are missing from the chromosomes of mutant flies.
• C) are genes that have moved to gaps on other chromosome during meiosis.
• D) cause gaps in the cell cycle.
• E) cause the death of embryos before they hatch.

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