The structure of the Drosophila gene called Tinman is similar to a gene in humans that also
A) promotes ear development.
B) specifies the location of the heart.
C) determines structures in the eyes.
D) specifies limb elongation points.
E) filters lymphatic fluid.

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The Tinman gene in Drosophila specifies the location of the heart, and there is a similar gene in humans that also specifies the location of the heart during embryonic development. This gene is known as the NKX2-5 gene.

The Structure of the Drosophila Gene Called Tinman Is Similar