The Fru Gene in Fruit Flies

Question

The fru gene in fruit flies
A)controls sex-specific development in the fruit fly.
B)is a master regulatory gene that directs expression of many other genes.
C)can be genetically manipulated in females so that they will perform male sex behaviours.
D)programs males for appropriate courtship behaviours.
E)All of the options are correct.

Accepted Answer

The fru gene in fruit flies controls sex-specific development, is a master regulatory gene, can be genetically manipulated to change sexual behaviour in females, and programs males for appropriate courtship behaviours. Therefore, all of the options are correct.