Roughly How Many Hox Genes Are There in Mammals

question 44

Multiple Choice

Roughly how many Hox genes are there in mammals?

• A) 4
• B) 10
• C) 40
• D) 3,100
• E) An unknown number; they have been studied in amphibians only.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

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Definitions:

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA that act as instructions to make molecules called proteins, influencing how organisms look and function.

Epigenetics

A perspective that development results from dynamic interactions between genetics and the environment such that the expression of genetic inheritance is influenced by environmental forces.

Genotype

The genetic constitution of an individual organism, determining inherited characteristics.

Intellectual Abilities

The capacity to think, reason, solve problems, and adapt to new situations, often measured through intelligence quotient (IQ) tests.