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What role does the Pax6 gene play in vertebrates?
What role does the Pax6 gene play in vertebrates?
- It controls limb formation.
- It initiates eye development. (correct)
- It influences color patterns.
- It regulates skin development.
What happens when the human Pax6 gene is expressed in fruit fly cells?
What happens when the human Pax6 gene is expressed in fruit fly cells?
- It induces the development of eyes. (correct)
- It prevents growth entirely.
- It produces wings.
- It causes color change in the body.
Which life form is mentioned in relation to the Pax6 gene's function in eye development?
Which life form is mentioned in relation to the Pax6 gene's function in eye development?
- Mammals.
- Fruit flies. (correct)
- Fish.
- Birds.
In which organisms is the Pax6 gene's function conserved?
In which organisms is the Pax6 gene's function conserved?
What is a significant outcome of expressing the Pax6 gene from humans in fruit flies?
What is a significant outcome of expressing the Pax6 gene from humans in fruit flies?
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Mutations
Mutations
Changes in the genetic sequence of a gene.
Pax6 gene
Pax6 gene
A specific gene involved in the development of eyes in vertebrates.
Development
Development
The process of formation and growth of a feature or structure in a living organism.
Gene expression
Gene expression
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Homologous
Homologous
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