In Drosophila,the MADS Box-Containing Gene,Mef2,is Expressed in Muscle Precursor Cells

question 22

Multiple Choice

In Drosophila,the MADS box-containing gene,Mef2,is expressed in muscle precursor cells.In Mef2 mutants,these cells fail to develop into muscle fibers,and instead undergo apoptosis.Based on this information,and what you know about MADS box-containing genes,Mef2 plays a role in

• A)determination of muscle precursors.
• B)differentiation of muscle cells.
• C)the initiation of apoptosis.
• D)morphogenesis.

Understand the transition from agrarian to industrial economies in America during the 19th century.

Identify the geographic and demographic shifts in America from 1815 to 1860.

Recognize the impact of technological advances on American manufacturing and transportation.

Analyze the changing nature of labor and working conditions during the industrial transformation.

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