A mutation seen in Drosophila is found to cause antennae to grow on the abdomen of the flies.What type of mutation is this likely to represent? A)evolutionary mutation B)lethal mutation C)silent mutation D)homeotic mutation

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This is likely a homeotic mutation, as it is causing a change in the body segment identity (e.g. turning an abdomen segment into an antenna segment).

A Mutation Seen in Drosophila is Found to Cause Antennae