The Bithorax Mutation in Drosophila Results in a Pair of Wings

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Bithorax mutation in Drosophila results in a pair of wings developing from what would normally develop as halters. Bithorax is an example of a _____ mutation.

• A)segmentation
• B)maternal-effect
• C)gap-gene
• D)homeotic

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