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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Misexpression of which of the following homeobox genes alters the position of the forelimbs during development:
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The correct answer is  B i.e. HOX B8 Positioning of limb along the cranio-caudal axis in the flank region of embryo is regulated by the HOX (homeobox) genes. Cranial limit of expression of HOX B8 is at the cranial border of the forelimb, and misexpression of this gene alters the position of forelimbsQ.