The fru gene in fruit flies A) controls sex-specific development in the fruit fl

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penza

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on: Oct 27, 2013

The fru gene in fruit flies
A) controls sex-specific development in the fruit fly.
B) is a master regulatory gene that directs expression of many other genes.
C) can be genetically manipulated in females so that they will perform male sex behaviors.
D) programs males for appropriate courtship behaviors.
E) All of the options are correct.

Celeste

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Reply #1 on: Sep 1, 2019

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