What Is the Key Gene for Head and Thorax Development

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is the key gene for head and thorax development?

• A)the pair-rule gene, which is a paternal-effect gene
• B)the bicoid gene, which is a maternal-effect gene
• C)the bicoid gene, which is a paternal-effect gene
• D)the pair-rule gene, which is a maternal-effect gene

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Definitions:

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Recursive Solution

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Iterative Solution

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Limiting Condition

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