Final answer:
The TATA box is crucial for transcription initiation in eukaryotes which makes the first statement true. While Hox genes control development, the order of wing, eye, and tail-related genes in fruit flies cannot be confirmed from the information provided, yet it does not make the statement false as it is known that Hox genes follow a certain order related to body plan.
Step-by-step explanation:
The TATA box in eukaryotes does indeed play a crucial role in the initiation of transcription by providing a binding site for various regulatory proteins, forming a complex that allows RNA polymerase to recognize the promoter and begin transcription. This makes the statement true. Regarding Hox genes in Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies), Hox genes dictate the body plan and are organized in such a way in the genome that generally reflects their expression along the anterior-posterior axis of the body. However, stating the precise order of Hox genes related to specific features like wings, eyes, and tail without a reference to a specific genetic map is not possible in this context, making the related statement false. Therefore, the answer to whether the two statements are true or false is c. T&T (true and true), since we know that the role of the TATA box is crucial for transcription initiation in eukaryotes and that Hox genes control development, but the exact order cannot be validated based on the provided information.