Centipedes and insects
A) are derived from a common ancestor.
B) have identical Ubx genes.
C) require expression of the Dll gene for legs to form.
D) both grow legs from their abdominal segments.
E) both grow legs only on their thoracic segments.

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Centipedes and insects are both arthropods and share a common ancestor, which is why they have some similarities in their genetic makeup and body plan. However, they have diverged significantly in their evolutionary paths, leading to differences in their morphology and gene expression patterns.

Centipedes and Insects