The Homeotic,gap,pair-Rule,and Segment Polarity Genes All Control

question 32

Multiple Choice

The homeotic,gap,pair-rule,and segment polarity genes all control:

• A)aspects of anterior-posterior pattern formation.
• B)the number of segments.
• C)the developmental fates (identities)of the individual segments.
• D)dorsal-ventral pattern formation.
• E)the production of the anterior-posterior morphogens.

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