Mutations in these genes lead to transformations in the identity of entire body parts:
A)homeotic genes
B)segmentation genes
C)egg-polarity genes
D)morphogens
E)inducers

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Homeotic genes are responsible for the identity of body parts, and mutations in these genes can cause transformations in the identity of entire body parts, leading to developmental defects such as the formation of extra or missing body parts. Segmentation genes are responsible for defining the boundaries and identities of individual body segments, while egg-polarity genes are responsible for establishing the anterior-posterior and dorsal-ventral axis of the embryo. Morphogens and inducers play important roles in cell signaling during embryonic development but are not directly responsible for defining the identity of body parts.

Mutations in These Genes Lead to Transformations in the Identity