Which axis in the embryo does the protein product of the bicoid gene in Drosophila determine?
A) anterior-posterior axis
B) anterior-lateral axis
C) posterior-dorsal axis
D) posterior-ventral axis

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The protein product of the bicoid gene in Drosophila determines the anterior-posterior axis in the embryo. This protein is responsible for forming the head and thorax regions at the anterior end of the embryo.

Which Axis in the Embryo Does the Protein Product of the Bicoid