The loss-of-function Naked mutant in Drosophila lacks bristles. What is the most appropriate inference about the function of the wild-type (normal) Naked gene from this observation alone? Naked function is conserved in Drosophila and mammals Naked is necessary for bristle formation No conclusions on Naked function can be made with this information alone Naked blocks bristle formation Naked is transcribed specifically in developing bristles

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The loss-of-function Naked mutant in Drosophila lacks bristles. What is
the most appropriate inference about the function of the wild-type
(normal) Naked gene from this observation alone?
Naked function is conserved in Drosophila and mammals
Naked is necessary for bristle formation
No conclusions on Naked function can be made with this information alone
Naked blocks bristle formation
Naked is transcribed specifically in developing bristles
Transcribed Image Text:The loss-of-function Naked mutant in Drosophila lacks bristles. What is the most appropriate inference about the function of the wild-type (normal) Naked gene from this observation alone? Naked function is conserved in Drosophila and mammals Naked is necessary for bristle formation No conclusions on Naked function can be made with this information alone Naked blocks bristle formation Naked is transcribed specifically in developing bristles
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