Classify each phrase or term as applying to fly a only, fly b only, or both fly a and fly b. the term "hox genes" applies to clusters of homeotic genes found in many different animals, including fruit flies. after segmentation genes have established the body segments, hox genes trigger the development of segment-specific body structures in the correct locations. for more on hox genes, see hints 2 and 3.

Which of the following is true of microbes? a. ninety-nine percent of all microbes are pathogenic.b. gene expression in bacteria is very similar to gene expression in humans, which facilitates the use of bacteria in recombinant biotechnology and gene therapy.c. all bacterial enzymes are harmful to humans and the environment.d. microbes create pollutants and toxins that harm the environment.

Read the following scenario to answer the following question. over the past 60 years, many amphibian species have experienced significant population declines, and some species have become extinct. scientists suspected that local human activities such as the destruction of wetlands, regional pollution, and deforestation were the main reasons for these losses. however, research over the past 20 years reveals significant amphibian population declines in protected areas of the world, such as nature preserves and parks. these global declines suggest widespread problems including increased ultraviolet radiation, acid rain, and disease. in switzerland, for example, 14 of the 20 native amphibian species are threatened with extinction. when most populations of a wide-ranging amphibian species are lost and the few remaining populations are widely separated, we expect to see that a. the founder effect becomes increasingly important b. microevolution no longer occurs c. gene flow between populations is reduced d. artificial selection becomes a greater factor in microevolution

Regarding most of the narrator’s story, which word best describes the tone?