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The homeodomain encodes:


A) a helix-turn-helix motif.
B) an ATP-binding domain.
C) a leucine zipper.
D) a zinc-finger.
E) a protease.

F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

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The class of genes that affect patterning within each segment is the:


A) maternal-effect genes.
B) gap genes.
C) pair-rule genes.
D) segment polarity genes.
E) Hox genes.

F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

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Shown below is a list of molecules that function in Drosophila development (a-g)and a list of possible distribution patterns (1-5).On the line following each distribution pattern,write the letter(s)of the molecule(s)showing that type of distribution pattern. a)toll transmembrane receptor b)hunchback protein c)activated SPZ ligand d)inactive DL protein e)active DL protein f)NOS protein g)Bicoid protein 1)Highest gradient is in the anterior end of the embryo.__________ 2)Highest gradient is in the posterior end of the embryo.__________ 3)Highest gradient is at the ventral midpoint of the embryo.__________ 4)This is distributed throughout the oocyte/embryo.__________ 5)This is present uniformly in the oocyte plasma membrane.__________

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1)Highest gradient is in the anterior en...

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Shown below is a list of molecules that function in Drosophila development (a–g) and a list of possible distribution patterns (1–5). Match the molecule(s) showing that type of distribution pattern.

Premises
Highest gradient is in the anterior end of the embryo.
Highest gradient is in the posterior end of the embryo.
Highest gradient is at the ventral midpoint of the embryo.
This is distributed throughout the oocyte/embryo.
This is present uniformly in the oocyte plasma membrane.
Responses
toll transmembrane receptor
hunchback protein
activated SPZ ligand
inactive DL protein
active DL protein
NOS protein
Bicoid protein

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toll transmembrane receptor
hunchback protein
activated SPZ ligand
inactive DL protein
active DL protein
NOS protein
Bicoid protein

The maternal-effect Bicoid gene codes for:


A) a signal protein.
B) a serine protease.
C) a DNA-binding transcription factor.
D) a cell-to-cell junction protein.
E) a transmembrane protein.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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A scientist working in a Drosophila lab locates a mutation in an organism that caused antenna to be transformed into legs.He determines that this is a homeotic transformation.Do you agree?

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Yes.This i...

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In Drosophila melanogaster,Hox genes are:


A) clustered into operons.
B) clustered in one large gene complex.
C) clustered together in two gene complexes.
D) clustered together in three gene complexes.
E) evenly distributed throughout the genome.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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In Drosophila,the vast majority of A-P axis genes that contribute to pattern formation encode:


A) transcription factors.
B) histones.
C) sugar-utilizing enzymes.
D) operons.
E) ligands.

F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

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Why would animals as diverse as mice,humans,and Drosophila have maintained nearly identical Hox genes?

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Their deep common ancestry indicates tha...

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Genes with products provided by the female to the egg are called:


A) paternal-effect genes.
B) maternal-effect genes.
C) sex-linked genes.
D) embryo-specific genes.
E) egg-specific genes.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

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The products of the gene let-7 is a well-known:


A) transcription factor.
B) polarity protein.
C) trans-acting activator of pair-rule genes.
D) microRNA.
E) homeotic protein.

F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

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The formation of stripe 2 in a Drosophila embryo is controlled by the binding of four transcription factors to the eve stripe 2 cis-acting regulatory element.This includes:


A) one maternal protein and three gap proteins.
B) one paternal protein and three gap proteins.
C) one pair-rule,one segment-polarity,and two gap proteins.
D) two pair-rule and two gap proteins.
E) all maternal proteins.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Establishment of the dorsal-ventral axis of the Drosophila embryo:


A) involves the production of localized DL mRNA on the ventral side of the developing embryo.
B) occurs via at least two paracrine signals transmitted between the developing oocyte and the surrounding somatic follicle cells.
C) involves the zygotically expressed DL morphogen.
D) depends on the activity of anterior-posterior morphogens,such as BCD or HB-M.
E) None of the answer options are correct.

F) All of the above
G) None of the above

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In the nematode worm,C.elegans,embryonic development is controlled largely by controlling _______________.


A) Bicoid
B) transcription
C) post-transcription
D) protein processing
E) None of the answer options are correct.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The early Drosophila embryo has multiple nuclei within a single cytoplasm and is considered a:


A) coenocyte.
B) hyphae.
C) syncytium.
D) chorion.
E) None of the answer options are correct.

F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

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Shown below is a list of gene classes that play a role in Drosophila development. \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad homeotic genes \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad gap genes \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad segment-polarity genes \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad maternal-effect genes \quad \quad \quad \quad \quad pair-rule genes (i)Describe the role of each class of genes and the impact that a mutation in the class has on Drosophila development. (ii)The different classes of genes function at different times during Drosophila development.Put the gene classes in order,from earliest to latest.

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(i)Homeotic genes establish the identity...

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Drosophila melanogaster development proceeds in which of the following stages?


A) egg-segmented embryo-pupa-larva-adult
B) segmented embryo-egg-pupa-larva -adult
C) egg-segmented embryo-larva-pupa-adult
D) egg-larva-segmented embryo -pupa-adult
E) segmented embryo-larva-egg-pupa-adult

F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

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There are ______ Hox genes in Drosophila melanogaster.


A) 12
B) 8
C) 10
D) 25
E) 39

F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

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What is the single most important early feature that controls spatial expression of developmental genes in the Drosophila embryo?

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concentration-dependent response to graded inputs of Bicoid protein diffusion,which activates expression of other genes such as hunchback

The class of genes required that act at a double-segment periodicity is the:


A) maternal-effect genes.
B) gap genes.
C) pair-rule genes.
D) segment polarity genes.
E) Hox genes.

F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

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