In Drosophila, a Developmental Mutation Called Ssa (Spineless Aristapedia) Results

question 9

Multiple Choice

In Drosophila, a developmental mutation called ssa (spineless aristapedia) results in flies with mini leg parts on the antennae. What kind of gene does this mutation affect?

• A) a gap gene
• B) a homeotic gene
• C) a maternal effect gene
• D) a segment polarity gene
• E) a pair- rule gene

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