Which of the following statements accurately describes Hox genes?
A) They code for traits such as legs or wings in the developing embryo.
B) Their expression gives positional information to other genes.
C) They are transcription factors.
D) a and b
E) b and c

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Hox genes provide positional information in the developing embryo, guiding the formation of structures in specific locations, and they function as transcription factors, regulating the activity of other genes.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Hox Genes