The Number of Legs an Insect Has, the Number of Vertebrae

question 24

Multiple Choice

The number of legs an insect has, the number of vertebrae in a vertebral column, or the number of joints in a digit (such as a finger) are all strongly influenced by

• A)haploid genomes.
• B)introns within genes.
• C)heterotic genes.
• D)heterogeneous genes.
• E)Hox genes.

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Definitions:

Mary I

Queen of England from 1553 to 1558, known for her attempt to reassert Roman Catholicism in England and her persecution of Protestants, earning her the nickname 'Bloody Mary.'

Elizabeth I

Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 until her death in 1603, known for her strong leadership during the Elizabethan Era.

Lord Chamberlain's Men

A company of actors for which William Shakespeare wrote for most of his career, one of the leading theater groups in London during the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras.

Admiral's Men

A prominent acting company in Elizabethan England, once led by the famous actor Edward Alleyn and patronized by the Lord Admiral.