A gene in Drosophila called even-skipped (eve)received its name because mutations in that gene often lead to embryos that are missing the even-numbered segments.Based on this information,even-skipped is most likely a _______ gene.
A) maternal effect
B) gap
C) pair rule
D) segment polarity
E) Hox

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Even-skipped is most likely a pair rule gene because mutations in this gene result in the loss of alternating (even-numbered) segments, which is characteristic of pair rule genes that define the pattern of segments in the developing embryo.

A Gene in Drosophila Called Even-Skipped (Eve)received Its Name Because