In Drosophila, a Developmental Mutation Called Ss^a (Spineless Aristapedia)results in Flies

question 49

Multiple Choice

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

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

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