Webbing in ducks occurs because the _______ protein is expressed in the webbing cells. This protein prevents the _______ protein from signaling for apoptosis.
A) BMP4; Gremlin
B) BMP4; eyeless
C) BMP4; Ultrabithorax
D) Gremlin; eyeless
E) Gremlin; BMP4

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Gremlin protein is expressed in the webbing cells of ducks, and it inhibits the BMP4 protein from signaling for apoptosis, allowing the webbing to develop.

Webbing in Ducks Occurs Because the _______ Protein Is Expressed