Since Mice Embryos with Loss-Of-Function Hox Mutations Result in Homeotic

question 38

Multiple Choice

Since mice embryos with loss-of-function Hox mutations result in homeotic alterations, then introduction of such a mutation might cause __________.

• A)ribs on normally rib-less vertebrae
• B)pointed rather than rounded ears
• C)a change in fur coloration along the dorsal midline
• D)behavioral alterations causing limb shaking
• E)paralysis of hindlimbs but not forelimbs

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Resistance

A measure of an object's opposition to the flow of electric current, resulting in electrical energy being dissipated as heat.

Material's

Pertaining to the substance or substances from which something is or can be made, often highlighting properties or characteristics.

Flux Density

The number of magnetic lines contained in a certain area. The area measurement depends on the system of measurement.

Magnetic Strength

An indication of the magnetic intensity or the degree of magnetization of a material or magnetic field.