a.
To determine: Whether mutation has occurred in the segmentation gene or the homeotic gene if three abdominal segments are missing.
Introduction: In Drosophila, regulation of the process of pattern formation and morphogenesis occurs with the help of certain genes such as segmentation genes and homeotic genes. A mutation in these genes leads to alteration in the patterns of segmentation and morphology of the organism.
b.
To determine: Whether mutation has occurred in the segmentation gene or the homeotic gene if one abdominal segment has legs.
Introduction: In Drosophila, regulation of the process of pattern formation and morphogenesis occurs with the help of certain genes such as segmentation genes and homeotic genes. A mutation in these genes leads to alteration in the patterns of segmentation and morphology of the organism.
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