Mutations in the selector genes sometimes form structures in the wrong segment,transforming the antenna of a fly into a leg,for example.What are such mutations called?
A)homeotic mutations
B)lethal mutations
C)homologous mutations
D)silent mutations

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Homeotic mutations are mutations that lead to the transformation of one body part into another, such as the transformation of an antenna into a leg. The other options do not accurately describe this type of mutation.

Mutations in the Selector Genes Sometimes Form Structures in the Wrong