Developmental Modularity

question 33

Multiple Choice

Developmental modularity

• A) allows one part of an animal's body to change independent of another.
• B) is controlled by a single "switch."
• C) can be independent of Hox gene expression.
• D) is a consequence of the action of the genetic tool kit.
• E) Both a and d

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Poverty Rate

The percentage of people residing under the poverty threshold, signifying the degree of financial hardship in a community.

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is a threshold set by a government or organization, below which individuals or families are considered to live in poverty, based on income.

Poverty Rate

A measure of the proportion of a population living below the poverty line, indicating the extent of economic hardship.