Developmental Drosophila genes, that when mutated cause the loss of alternate segments in the larva, are called:
A) embryonic segment genes.
B) larval segmentation genes.
C) segment polarity genes.
D) pair-rule genes.
E) gap genes.

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Pair-rule genes are responsible for establishing the pattern of segments in Drosophila larvae, and mutations in these genes result in the loss of alternate segments.

Developmental Drosophila Genes, That When Mutated Cause the Loss of Alternate