Sex combs reduced gene
E1342621
UNEXPLORED
The Sex combs reduced gene is a Drosophila Hox gene that specifies segmental identity in the head and anterior thorax, playing a key role in the development of structures such as sex combs on the legs.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Sex combs reduced gene canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T18784225 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sex combs reduced gene Context triple: [Antennapedia complex, hasPart, Sex combs reduced gene]
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A.
Dobzhansky–Muller incompatibilities
Dobzhansky–Muller incompatibilities are genetic conflicts between interacting genes that evolve in separate populations, causing reduced fitness or sterility in their hybrids and thereby contributing to reproductive isolation and speciation.
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B.
The Evolution of Sex
The Evolution of Sex is a seminal 1978 book by evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith that analyzes why sexual reproduction evolved and how it is maintained despite its apparent costs.
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C.
The Cooperative Gene
The Cooperative Gene is a popular science book by evolutionary biologist Mark Ridley that explores how cooperation and altruism can evolve through the principles of gene-centered evolution.
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D.
The Long Reach of the Gene
"The Long Reach of the Gene" is a chapter in Richard Dawkins' influential book *The Selfish Gene* that explores how genes exert effects beyond the bodies they inhabit, shaping behavior and even aspects of the environment to enhance their own propagation.
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E.
The Touchdown Gene
The Touchdown Gene is a science fiction novel by Thomas Hoover that blends genetic engineering with high-stakes sports and techno-thriller intrigue.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sex combs reduced gene Target entity description: The Sex combs reduced gene is a Drosophila Hox gene that specifies segmental identity in the head and anterior thorax, playing a key role in the development of structures such as sex combs on the legs.
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A.
Dobzhansky–Muller incompatibilities
Dobzhansky–Muller incompatibilities are genetic conflicts between interacting genes that evolve in separate populations, causing reduced fitness or sterility in their hybrids and thereby contributing to reproductive isolation and speciation.
-
B.
The Evolution of Sex
The Evolution of Sex is a seminal 1978 book by evolutionary biologist John Maynard Smith that analyzes why sexual reproduction evolved and how it is maintained despite its apparent costs.
-
C.
The Cooperative Gene
The Cooperative Gene is a popular science book by evolutionary biologist Mark Ridley that explores how cooperation and altruism can evolve through the principles of gene-centered evolution.
-
D.
The Long Reach of the Gene
"The Long Reach of the Gene" is a chapter in Richard Dawkins' influential book *The Selfish Gene* that explores how genes exert effects beyond the bodies they inhabit, shaping behavior and even aspects of the environment to enhance their own propagation.
-
E.
The Touchdown Gene
The Touchdown Gene is a science fiction novel by Thomas Hoover that blends genetic engineering with high-stakes sports and techno-thriller intrigue.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.