The Class of Genes That Affect Patterning Within Each Segment

question 11

Multiple Choice

The class of genes that affect patterning within each segment is the:

• A)maternal-effect genes.
• B)gap genes.
• C)pair-rule genes.
• D)segment polarity genes.
• E)Hox genes.

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