A Neomorphic Dominant Mutation in the Antennapedia (Antp) Gene of Drosophila

question 32

Multiple Choice

A neomorphic dominant mutation in the Antennapedia (Antp) gene of Drosophila causes

• A)kinks to form in their tails.
• B)shortened tails.
• C)total loss of color vision.
• D)failure to assemble microtubules during mitosis.
• E)growth of a leg from the head region. Blooms Level 2: Understand

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