Asked by Hannah Santomassimo on Jul 18, 2024

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The Eda gene, which regulates growth of lateral armor plates in stickleback fishes,

A) codes for more armored plates in the recessive allele than the wild type.
B) is hard to study because the recessive condition affects surrounding tissue.
C) has variants responsible for much of the variation in the number of lateral plates each stickleback grows.
D) is easy to study because the recessive condition affects surrounding tissue.

Eda Gene

A gene that plays a crucial role in the development of ectodermal tissues, such as skin, hair, and teeth, in vertebrates.

Lateral Armor Plates

The protective bony or cartilaginous plates found on the sides of some animals, such as fish, which serve as a form of defense.

Recessive Allele

An allele that produces its characteristic phenotype only when its paired allele is identical.

  • Recognize the gene-environment interactions and their role in evolutionary adaptations.
  • Discuss the genetic basis of morphology changes and adaptations in different species.
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Krystal ValentinJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Eda gene has different variants that are responsible for the variation in the number of lateral plates in stickleback fishes, influencing their armor plating.