Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Drosophila Development

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Drosophila development?

• A)Polarization of Drosophila embryos is the result of the expression of maternal-effect genes, such as bicoid.
• B)Both hunchback and caudal proteins demonstrate a similar expression pattern as their corresponding mRNAs.
• C)Bicoid protein could be considered a "posteriorizing" factor, whereas Nanos protein is an "anteriorizing" factor.
• D)Bicoid and Nanos proteins inhibit the expression of hunchback and caudal, respectively.
• E)All of these choices are correct.

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