The Bicoid Protein of a Fruit Fly is an Example

Question

The bicoid protein of a fruit fly is an example of _____.  
A) embryonic induction
B) epigenetics
C) differentiation
D) a morphogen
E) assimilation

Accepted Answer

The bicoid protein of a fruit fly is a morphogen, which is a type of signaling molecule that helps control cell differentiation by providing positional information during embryonic development.