The role of maternal effect genes in Drosophila is to:

a. code for the production of yolk proteins.
b. prepare the female fly for reproduction.
c. control the early stages of Drosophila development.
d. control the development of the pupa.
e. control the shape and size of the eggs produced.


c

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