Question

The duplication of homeotic (hox) genes has been significant in the evolution of animals because it _____.

Answer 1

Answer;

-Permitted the evolution of novel forms

Explanation;

-Hox proteins regulate other genes. Hox genes code for proteins that attach to molecular switches on DNA, turning other genes on and off. The DNA-binding piece of a Hox protein is called the homeodomain, and it's encoded by the homeobox.

-Hox genes are important as they help lay out the basic body forms of many animals, including humans, flies, and worms. They set up the head-to-tail organization.