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adell [148]
3 years ago
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If a single mutation turns off the growth of some pairs of legs within an organism what's most likely affective

Biology
2 answers:
Lady bird [3.3K]3 years ago
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If a single <span>mutation turns off the growth of some pairs of legs within an organism a hox gene will most likely be affected. so the answe is (b)

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shtirl [24]3 years ago
4 0

Ans.

In vertebrates, genes responsible for the growth and development of limbs in developing embryos are known as Hox genes (homeotic-box genes). Along with limb development, these genes include a group of genes that control the head-tail axis and body plan of developing embryo.

A single mutation in a Hox genes can lead to formation of mutated Hox protein and turn off the growth of legs in an organism.

Thus, the correct answer is 'option B). a Hox gene.'


 

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