In the Process of Pattern Formation in the Drosophila Embryo

question 118

Multiple Choice

In the process of pattern formation in the Drosophila embryo,

• A) the first steps are specified by Hox genes.
• B) mutations in pair rule genes result in embryos missing every other segment.
• C) mutations in gap genes result in the insertion of extra segments.
• D) segment polarity genes determine the dorsal-ventral axes of segments.
• E) all segments develop the same organs.

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