Questions from Genetics


Q: Describe the orientations of the anteroposterior and dorsoventral axes.

Describe the orientations of the anteroposterior and dorsoventral axes.

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Q: What is the normal function of the Bicoid protein?

What is the normal function of the Bicoid protein?

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Q: Where are maternal-effect gene products made first? Where do

Where are maternal-effect gene products made first? Where do they go?

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Q: Describe the difference in the effects of a mutation in a gap

Describe the difference in the effects of a mutation in a gap gene versus one in a pair-rule gene.

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Q: What would be the expected result if gene A was inactive?

What would be the expected result if gene A was inactive?

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Q: Explain how the physical arrangements of the homeotic genes correlate with their

Explain how the physical arrangements of the homeotic genes correlate with their effects on phenotype.

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Q: What is a cell lineage?

What is a cell lineage?

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Q: What is an ortholog?

What is an ortholog?

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Q: What does the term local population mean?

What does the term local population mean?

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Q: Are polymorphisms common or rare in natural populations?

Are polymorphisms common or rare in natural populations?

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