Which of the Following Statements Does Not Apply to Hox

Question

Which of the following statements does not apply to Hox genes?
A)They are a type of homeotic gene.
B)They alter the timing of reproductive development.
C)They provide positional information in animal embryos.
D)Changes in how two Hox genes in snakes are expressed results in suppression of limb formation.

Accepted Answer

Hox genes provide positional information in animal embryos and are a type of homeotic gene that regulate the development of body structures. Changes in how Hox genes are expressed can result in alterations to morphology, such as the suppression of limb formation in snakes. However, Hox genes do not alter the timing of reproductive development.