In Drosophila, which type of genes are controlled by maternal gene products laid down in gradients in the egg?

A) segment polarity genes
B) pair-rule genes
C) gap genes
D) all genes are controlled by maternal gene products


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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Usually growth of cells that do not pose a threat to surrounding tissues are termed

a. malignant. b. benign. c. metastatic. d. carcinogenic.

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Immunity acquired by transplacental transfer is called __________.

A) artificially acquired active immunity B) artificially acquired passive immunity C) naturally acquired passive immunity D) naturally acquired active immunity

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