Four of these statements about master genes are true. Which statement is not true?

a. They orchestrate layers of development.
b. They are highly conserved over evolutionary time.
c. Mutations within these are frequently devastating.
d. They are highly variable in their sequences between species.
e. Mutations usually result in changes in body plan.


ANSWER: d

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