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e hunchback bicoid nanos Drosophila egg Posterior Anterior In order to understan

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Question

e hunchback bicoid nanos Drosophila egg Posterior Anterior In order to understand the role of morphogens in the regulation of positional development in Drosophila, a scientist at Morgan State University bicoid and nanos measured the la eggs with a construct carrying the gene for bicoid and nanos. then of the concentrations of specific proteins including bicoid and nanos in the various positions eggs 48 hours post-transfection. The results of the experiment are shown above. Use this information to answer questions 23-27.

Explanation / Answer

23. the correct option is C i.e. thorax.

24. the correct option is B i.e. first segment of abdomen.

25. the correct option is A i.e. head.

26. the correct option is D i.e.nanos and bicoid.

27. the correct option is C .