Which of the Following Statements Does Not Apply to Hox

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does not apply to Hox genes?

• A)They are a type of homeotic gene.
• B)They alter the timing of reproductive development.
• C)They provide positional information in animal embryos.
• D)Changes in how two Hox genes in snakes are expressed results in suppression of limb formation.

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