The function of a single fruit fly gene was inactivated completely by mutation.A fruit fly with this mutation did not have legs.Which is a reasonable conclusion to make based on this information?

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The mutation leading to the absence of legs suggests that the normal function of the gene is crucial for leg formation in fruit flies. There's no direct evidence provided about the gene's role in viability, regulation of other genes, or the formation of other body parts like wings and antennae.

The Function of a Single Fruit Fly Gene Was Inactivated