Suppose the protein specified by bicoid was injected into Drosophila embryos, so that a high concentration was present everywhere in the embryo. What might be the result of such an experiment?

A) The embryos would grow larger than normal.
B) The embryos would show no development of posterior regions.
C) The embryos would show no development of anterior regions.
D) The embryos would halt their development.


Answer: B

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