14. Genetic Control of Development
Developmental Patterning Genes
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Problem 7a
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Textbook QuestionWhy do loss-of-function mutations in Hox genes usually result in embryo lethality, whereas gain-of-function mutants can be viable? Why are flies homozygous for the recessive loss-of-function alleles and viable?
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