Figure 17-12 the Mutant Fly in the Accompanying Figure

question 67

Multiple Choice

Figure 17-12 The mutant fly in the accompanying figure illustrates:

• A) the existence of homeotic genes in Drosophila .
• B) the concept of totipotency.
• C) the normal functions of genes affecting segment identity.
• D) genetic diversity in the fly.
• E) a structure containing many nuclei residing in a common cytoplasm

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