Which of the Following Statements About Hox Genes Is False

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Hox genes is false?

• A) They are part of the so-called genetic toolkit.
• B) There are expressed in similar patterns in the embryos of both mice and flies.
• C) They are arranged in similar clusters of genes in both mice and flies.
• D) Because of their important functional roles, they evolve rapidly in both mammals and flies.
• E) All of the above are true; none is false.

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Definitions:

Irrational Fear

An intense and persistent fear of specific situations, objects, activities, or persons that is excessive and unreasonable, given the reality of the threat.

Phobia

An extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that, after association with an unconditioned stimulus, comes to trigger a conditioned response.

Little Albert

An early 20th-century experiment in classical conditioning where a young child was conditioned to fear a white rat, showcasing how emotional responses could be conditioned.