Register
What can happen if a hox gene is mutated?
227k views
5 votes
What can happen if a hox gene is mutated?

User VTr
by
8.4k points

1 Answer

3 votes
The mutation occurs in a stretch of DNA with no function, or perhaps the mutation occurs in a protein-coding region, but ends up not affecting the amino acid sequence of the protein.
User Dundar
by
8.0k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

User Bob Walsh
asked Sep 15, 2024 152k views
Which invertebrate has a single hox gene, has no true tissues, but has four different types of cells?
Bob Walsh asked Sep 15, 2024
by Bob Walsh
8.9k points
1 answer
2 votes
152k views
User Rodrigo Zepeda
asked Nov 17, 2024 55.8k views
What are homeotic/hox genes? What is interesting about how they are arranged on chromosomes?
Rodrigo Zepeda asked Nov 17, 2024
by Rodrigo Zepeda
8.8k points
1 answer
2 votes
55.8k views
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Which of the objects is living or nonliving: Bacteria, virus, moss, you, a lemon seed, the air, bread, lettuce and rocks?
Why aren't all minerals gemstones?
What are three important types of forces
How can paleontologists help us understand the past
What is the phenotype of a heterozygous person using T for tall and t for short
Link Copied!