Author Question: The bicoid gene product is normally localized to the anterior end of the embryo. (Read 1320 times)

aero

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The bicoid gene product is normally localized to the anterior end of the embryo. If large amounts of the product were injected into the posterior end as well, which of the following would occur?
A) The embryo would grow to an unusually large size.
B) The embryo would grow extra wings and legs.
C) The embryo would probably show no anterior development and die.
D) Anterior structures would form in both sides of the embryo.
E) The embryo would develop normally.



Hawke

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I'd go with D. It makes sense.



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