Mutations in which of the following genes lead to transformations in the identity of entire body parts?
A) segmentation genes
B) egg-polarity genes
C) homeotic genes
D) inducers

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Homeotic genes, also known as Hox genes, specify the identity of body parts during development. Mutations in these genes can result in the transformation of one body part into another, such as a fly leg developing in place of an antenna. Segmentation genes and egg-polarity genes play important roles in early development and do not typically result in whole-body part transformations. Inducers refer to signaling molecules that can influence gene expression but are not genes themselves.

Mutations in Which of the Following Genes Lead to Transformations