A neomorphic mutation in the Antennapedia (Antp)gene of Drosophila causes
A)kinks to form in their tails.
B)growth of antenna from the leg region.
C)total loss of color vision.
D)extra antenna on the head.
E)growth of a leg from the head region.

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A neomorphic mutation in the Antennapedia (Antp) gene of Drosophila results in a transformation where legs grow from the head region instead of the normal antennae, demonstrating a homeotic transformation.

A Neomorphic Mutation in the Antennapedia (Antp)gene of Drosophila Causes