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Questions for Discussion: Genetic Tool Kit

  • What do homeobox genes code for in animals?
  • Why are homeobox (also called homeotic) genes called the master control genes or master switches?
  • What organisms besides fruit flies have homeobox genes?
  • What does the presence of homeobox genes in fruitflies and mice indicate about their evolution?
  • What do homeobox genes suggest about the evolution of different eyes in different organisms?