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In the late 1940s Edward Lewis discovered mutations in the Antennapedia gene that lead to legs developing on the head of a fly instead of antenna. These mutations are dominant and lead to ectopic expression of the Antennapedia gene.
-Certain mutations in the Antennapedia gene can lead to antenna developing in a mesothoracic segment where legs should have developed. What characteristics would you expect from this class of mutations? (Select all that apply.)

• A) They are loss-of-function.
• B) They are recessive.
• C) They are gain-of-function.
• D) They are dominant.
• E) They result in ectopic Antennapedia expression.

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