What Is Encoded by the Somatic Sex-Determination Pathway in Drosophila

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is encoded by the somatic sex-determination pathway in Drosophila?

• A) Proteins that regulate RNA splicing
• B) Signaling molecules
• C) Signaling receptors
• D) Signaling transcription factors
• E) All of these are correct.

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