Important genes of embryogenesis

Question 0

gene involved in segmental organization of embryo in craniocaudal direction

Answer 0

Homeobox (Hox) gene

Question 1

gene involved in segmental organization of embryo in craniocaudal direction

Answer 1

Homeobox (Hox) gene

Question 2

What do mutations of Hox genes cause?

Answer 2

Appendages in the wrong locations

Question 2

What do mutations of Hox genes cause?

Answer 2

Appendages in the wrong locations

Question 3

Function of Sonic Hedgehog gene?

Answer 3

Organization of embryo along anterior-posterior axis.

Question 3

Function of Sonic Hedgehog gene?

Answer 3

Organization of embryo along anterior-posterior axis.

Question 4

What is the apical ectodermal ridge?

Answer 4

Thickening of the ectoderm at distal ends of developing limbs.

Question 4

What is the apical ectodermal ridge?

Answer 4

Thickening of the ectoderm at distal ends of developing limbs.

Question 5

Gene product produced at apical ectodermal ridge that helsp organize along dorsoventral axis?

Answer 5

Wnt-7 gene

Question 5

Gene product produced at apical ectodermal ridge that helsp organize along dorsoventral axis?

Answer 5

Wnt-7 gene

Question 6

Found at apical ectodermal ridge, stimulates mitosis for limb growth.

Answer 6

Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) gene

Question 6

Found at apical ectodermal ridge, stimulates mitosis for limb growth.

Answer 6

Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) gene