What is the correct order of expression of the genes listed below in the determination of segmentation in Drosophila?

(1) Segment polarity genes
(2) Hox genes
(3) Gap genes
(4) Pair rule genes
A: 2, 3, 1, 4
B: 1, 2, 3, 4
C: 3, 1, 4, 2
D: 3, 4, 1, 2
E: 4, 3, 1, 2


Ans: D: 3, 4, 1, 2

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