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Chapter 25, Problem 4CONQ
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true with regard to positional information in Drosophila?
A. Morphogens are a type of molecule that conveys positional information.
B. Morphogenetic gradients are established only in the oocyte, prior to fertilization.
C. Cell adhesion molecules also provide a way for a cell to obtain positional information.
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Genetics: Analysis and Principles
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