Which of the following conclusions emerged from the studies performed by Walter Gehring and his colleagues on Drosophila eyes?
A) The DNA sequence of the Pax6 gene of mice and the eyeless gene of flies is similar.
B) The Pax6 gene of mice can substitute for the eyeless gene in the process of eye development in flies.
C) Fly eyes look like mammalian eyes.
D) Both a and b
E) Both b and c

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Walter Gehring and his colleagues showed that the Pax6 gene of mice and the eyeless gene of flies have similar DNA sequences, and that the Pax6 gene can substitute for the eyeless gene in the process of eye development in flies. Therefore, both options a and b are correct. However, the studies did not suggest that fly eyes look like mammalian eyes, so option c is not correct.

Which of the Following Conclusions Emerged from the Studies Performed