The Dlx gene encodes a transcription factor that signals clusters of embryonic cells to __________ and give rise to an appendage.
A)fold into the cardiac muscle
B)"stick out from the body"
C)form reproductive structures
D)induce apoptosis in cells lining the appendages
E)develop into the immune system

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The Dlx gene signals clusters of embryonic cells to "stick out from the body" and give rise to an appendage. This process is known as appendage formation, which is important for the development of limbs, fins, and other external structures in animals.

The Dlx Gene Encodes a Transcription Factor That Signals Clusters