Question

Classify each phrase or term as applying to fly a only, fly b only, or both fly a and fly
b. the term "hox genes" applies to clusters of homeotic genes found in many different animals, including fruit flies. after segmentation genes have established the body segments, hox genes trigger the development of segment-specific body structures in the correct locations. for more on hox genes, see hints 2 and 3.

Answer 1

Answer: Fly A ONLY: "wild type," "possesses normal Hox genes," "exhibits normal pattern formation" Fly B ONLY: "exhibits abnormal pattern formation," "homeotic mutant," "possesses mutant Hox genes' Both Fly A and Fly B: "produces transcription factors triggering gene expression for segment-specific struct.