Hox Genes

question 30

Multiple Choice

Hox genes

• A) appear to function in similar ways across diverse groups of organisms.
• B) function only in fruit flies.
• C) control which amino acids get plugged into polypeptide chains.
• D) control the development of language in humans.

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Definitions:

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