Suppose the Protein Specified by Bicoid Was Injected into Drosophila

question 33

Multiple Choice

Suppose the protein specified by bicoid was injected into Drosophila embryos so that a high concentration was present everywhere in the embryo. What might be the result of such an experiment?

• A) The embryos would grow larger than normal.
• B) The embryos would show no development of posterior regions.
• C) The embryos would show no development of anterior regions.
• D) The embryos would halt their development.

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