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Which Of The Following Statements About Vertebrate Hox Genes Is True?

a) Hox genes are expressed in an anterior-to-posterior pattern that corresponds to the chromosomal position of the genes within the Hox cluster. b) Vertebrate Hox genes lack the homeobox DNA sequence found in most invertebrate homeotic genes. c) Vertebrate Hox genes are examples of housekeeping genes that are constitutively expressed. d) Vertebrate Hox genes are dispersed throughout the genome. They are not arranged in clusters as in invertebrates.
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a) Hox genes are expressed in an anterior-to-posterior pattern that corresponds to the chromosomal position of the genes within the Hox cluster.

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