A Mutation in a Hox Gene Typically Results in

question 57

Multiple Choice

A mutation in a Hox gene typically results in

• A)a transformation to anterior structures.
• B)a transformation to posterior structures.
• C)a segmental deletion.
• D)legs growing out of the head of a fly.

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Instincts

Innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli, stemming from biological necessity rather than learning.

Eastern Symbols

Icons or figures that represent ideas, concepts, or objects originating from cultures and regions located in the eastern part of the world.

Western Symbols

Icons, signs, or objects that represent specific meanings or ideas predominant in Western culture.

Isolated Fish

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