A Mutation in the Hoxc8 Gene in the Ancestor of Modern

question 42

Multiple Choice

A mutation in the Hoxc8 gene in the ancestor of modern snakes caused its descendants to have ____.

• A) no forelimbs or necks
• B) vestigial forelimbs
• C) necks but not forelimbs
• D) no ribcages or limbs
• E) no forelimbs or hindlimbs

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