Hox genes, one class of ____ genes, contain a conserved ____ region and encode transcription factors. These encoded transcription factors contain a _____ that corresponds to the conserved region in the Hox genes and binds to the regulatory sequences of the target genes whose transcription they regulate.
A) maternal-effect; homeodomain; homeobox
B) segmentation; homeobox; homeodomain
C) segmentation; homeodomain; homeobox
D) homeobox; homeobox; homeodomain
E) homeobox; homeodomain; homeobox

Question

Hox genes, one class of ____ genes, contain a conserved ____ region and encode transcription factors.  These encoded transcription factors contain a _____ that corresponds to the conserved region in the Hox genes and binds to the regulatory sequences of the target genes whose transcription they regulate.
A) maternal-effect; homeodomain; homeobox
B) segmentation; homeobox; homeodomain
C) segmentation; homeodomain; homeobox
D) homeobox; homeobox; homeodomain
E) homeobox; homeodomain; homeobox

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hox genes are a class of homeobox genes, which contain a conserved homeobox region and encode transcription factors with a homeodomain that binds to the regulatory sequences of target genes.

Hox Genes, One Class of ____ Genes, Contain a Conserved