Which of the Following is Another Name for Selector Genes

Question

Which of the following is another name for selector genes?
A) Homeotic genes
B) Segmentation genes
C) Gap genes
D) Pair-rule genes
E) Segment-polarity genes

Accepted Answer

Homeotic genes are sometimes referred to as selector genes because they control the developmental fate of cells and determine the identity of body segments during embryonic development. The other gene types listed, such as segmentation genes, gap genes, pair-rule genes, and segment-polarity genes, all play roles in defining how the body segments are organized and differentiated, but do not have the same overall control over cell fate determination as homeotic genes.