Suppose the Pair-Rule Genes Were Inactivated in Drosophila Embryos

question 11

Multiple Choice

Suppose the pair-rule genes were inactivated in Drosophila embryos. What is the likely result of the experiment?

• A) The embryos would develop normally.
• B) The embryos would lack several segments.
• C) The embryos would have impaired anterior-posterior polarity.
• D) The embryos would have missing alternate segments.

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