E(var) mutations lie in genes whose products are needed to activate gene expression. They include members of the SWI/SNF complex

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On the right side of the embryo, activin is expressed, along with activin receptor IIa. This activates Fgf8, a protein that blocks expression of the gene for Cerberus.

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In the absence of Cerberus, Nodal is not activated and thus Pitx2 is not expressed

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Drosophila eggs undergo Superficial cleavage.

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In the Drosophila egg, karyokinesis occurs without cytokinesis to create a syncytium.

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In Drosophila, during the ninth division cycle- Pole cells determination 

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The transition from specification to determination in Drosophila is mediated by Segmentation genes.