In early human embryos,the gene HoxB7 is involved in patterning the central nervous system.In later embryos,HoxB7 plays a critical role in growth and development of the kidney.These different functions of the same gene at different times and places are an example of ________.
A) homology
B) taphonomy
C) pleiotropy
D) unconformity
E) constraint

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The different functions of the same gene at different times and in different places is an example of pleiotropy, where a single gene affects multiple traits.

In Early Human Embryos,the Gene HoxB7 Is Involved in Patterning