Suppose You Found Several Drosophila Mutants That Possessed Additional Legs

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose you found several Drosophila mutants that possessed additional legs growing out of the head segments. The probable mutation would be found in

• A) homeotic genes.
• B) gap genes.
• C) pair- rule genes.
• D) segment- polarity genes.

---

Definitions:

Induced Consumption

Induced consumption is the portion of consumer spending that varies with income levels, suggesting that as people earn more, they tend to spend more.

Disposable Income

Household fiscal resources for saving and spending following the deduction of income taxes.

Autonomous Consumption

The level of consumption that occurs when income is zero, representing the expenses that consumers must make for basic needs regardless of their income.

Induced Consumption

The portion of consumer spending that increases as disposable income rises, typically leading to more purchasing.