Hox Genes
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Group of homeotic genes clustered together that determine the head to tail identity of body parts in animals
promoter
operator
hox gene
operon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A class of regulatory genes that determines the body parts and regions in an animal embryo
homeotic gene
homeobox gene
hox gene
operon
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Genes that code for transcription factors that activate other genes that are important in cell development and differentiation
homeotic gene
homeobox gene
hox gene
operon
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NGSS.HS-LS1-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Hox genes are responsible for determining the identity of body segments in animals. Which of the following best describes their function?
Regulate metabolic pathways
Determine the identity of body segments
Control immune responses
Facilitate nutrient absorption
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Hox genes?
They are found only in vertebrates
They are involved in photosynthesis
They contain a homeobox sequence
They are responsible for cell respiration
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Hox genes are crucial during which stage of development?
Adulthood
Embryonic development
Adolescence
Senescence
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary role of the homeobox within Hox genes?
To code for enzymes
To bind DNA and regulate gene expression
To transport proteins
To synthesize lipids
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