An Organism Has a Relatively Large Number of Hox Genes

question 14

Multiple Choice

An organism has a relatively large number of Hox genes in its genome.Which of the following is true of this organism?

• A)These genes are fundamental and are expressed in all cells of the organism.
• B)The organism must have multiple paired appendages along the length of its body.
• C)The organism has the genetic potential to have a relatively complex anatomy.
• D)Most of its Hox genes owe their existence to gene fusion events.

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