Through a genetic screen in Drosophila, you found a new gene P34, mutations onwhich causes multiple hairs to grow from many cells. Design two experiments to investigatethe function ofP34 in Wnt signaling
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Use techniques such as in situ hybridization or quantitative PCR to assess where and when P34 is expressed during development, particularly in tissues known to be influenced by Wnt signaling. This will help establish a baseline understanding of its potential role Show more…
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