Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Title: Embryo Development and Genetic Mechanisms

1) Which of the following mechanisms could negatively impact embryo development in humans?
   - A mutation in a master regulator transcription factor needed for prefrontal cortex cell formation
   - The introduction of a toxin that alters the genetic regulatory cascade for ovary development
   - Improper functioning of morphogens
   - A failure of apoptosis to target the cells that formed “webbing” between the fingers and toes
   - **Answer:** A, B, and D

2) Which of the following likely has the most Hox genes?
   - Jellyfish
   - Slugs
   - Dolphins
   - Bees
   - **Answer:** Dolphins

3) Similar gill pouches in embryos of a chick, human, and cat are an example of:
   - Structural homology
   - Developmental homology
   - Genetic homology
   - The inheritance of acquired characters
   - **Answer:** Developmental homology
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Transcribed Image Text:Title: Embryo Development and Genetic Mechanisms 1) Which of the following mechanisms could negatively impact embryo development in humans? - A mutation in a master regulator transcription factor needed for prefrontal cortex cell formation - The introduction of a toxin that alters the genetic regulatory cascade for ovary development - Improper functioning of morphogens - A failure of apoptosis to target the cells that formed “webbing” between the fingers and toes - **Answer:** A, B, and D 2) Which of the following likely has the most Hox genes? - Jellyfish - Slugs - Dolphins - Bees - **Answer:** Dolphins 3) Similar gill pouches in embryos of a chick, human, and cat are an example of: - Structural homology - Developmental homology - Genetic homology - The inheritance of acquired characters - **Answer:** Developmental homology
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