How does the position of the oocyte nucleus contribute to the development of the dorsal-ventral axis in Drosophila?

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a
The oocyte nucleus must remain centrally located for the dorsal-ventral axis to develop appropriately.

b
The oocyte nucleus is pushed against the ventral surface of the embryo and ensures that ventral structures will develop there.

c
As the oocyte grows, the nucleus is pushed to the side that will later become the dorsal anterior corner.

d
As the oocyte grows, the nucleus becomes compressed and this causes expression of genes that direct polarity.

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d
As the oocyte grows, the nucleus becomes compressed and this causes expression of genes that direct polarity.