Suppose There Was a Mutation in the Segment- Polarity Genes

question 24

Multiple Choice

Suppose there was a mutation in the segment- polarity genes of Drosophila. What do you suppose might be the outcome?

• A) Antennae will appear in a different part of their usual segment.
• B) Legs will appear in the place of antennae.
• C) Every other segment of the embryo will be missing.
• D) Several segments of the embryo will be missing.

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