Genes that determine how segments develop during morphogenesis are known as
A) induction genes.
B) cleavage genes.
C) differentiation genes.
D) homeotic genes.
E) master genes.

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Homeotic genes determine the development of body segments during morphogenesis. They control the developmental fate of cells by regulating the expression of other genes. Mutations in homeotic genes can result in abnormalities in segment development, such as the growth of legs instead of antennae on a fruit fly's head.

Genes That Determine How Segments Develop During Morphogenesis Are Known