A mutation affects the function of the Hox genes in a developing Drosophila embryo. Which of the following is the MOST likely consequence?
Premature termination of embryonic development.
Failure of gastrulation.
Homeotic transformations, leading to segments developing with characteristics of other segments.
Lack of differentiation of germ layers.
Related Questions
Plants follow …A… pathways in response to environment or phases of life to form different kind of structures. This ability is called …B… Complete the given statement with the correct combination of options
A-same; B-elasticity
A-elasticity; B-same
A-different; B-plasticity
A-same; B-plasticity
Which plant demonstrates minimal morphological changes in response to varying light intensities?
Sunflower
Cotton
Maize
Bean
Plasticity is less pronounced in which of these crop plants?
Rice
Wheat
Soybean
Maize
If a plant exhibits minimal changes in its physical characteristics despite significant changes in nutrient levels in the soil, it can be said to have low:
Plasticity
Adaptability
Resilience
Tolerance
Which of the following exhibits the least plasticity?
Glass
Copper
Steel
Gold
Differentiation in plants is open because
Cells/tissue arising out of meristem regain the capacity of division under certain conditions
Cells/tissue arising out of different meristem have different structures at maturity
Cells/tissue arising out of different meristem have same structures at maturity
All of the above
Among the following, which plant shows the least phenotypic variation in response to water availability?
A desert cactus
A grassland wildflower
A submerged aquatic plant
A deciduous tree
