The Vertebrae Are Patterned by the Hox Complex of Transcription

question 21

Multiple Choice

The vertebrae are patterned by the Hox complex of transcription factors,which are expressed in nested domains along the cranial-caudal axis.How would gain of Hox function be expected to affect the developing vertebrae?

• A) Cranialize them.
• B) Caudalize them.

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