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penguins

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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.
E) Its Hox genes cooperate to bring about sexual maturity at the proper stage of development.


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Millan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2013
I know it's C, we did this last week ;)


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Reply #2 on: Jul 18, 2013
Thank you, thank you!!


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