Mutation of the fru (fruitless)gene in fruit flies results in males attempting to mate with other males.This is an example of which of the following?

Name: Mutation of the fru (fruitless)gene in fruit flies results in males attempting to mate with other males.This is an example of which of the following?
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The behavior described is a fixed action pattern, as it is an instinctual behavior that is genetically programmed and triggered by a specific stimulus (in this case, the presence of another fly).

Mutation of the Fru (Fruitless)gene in Fruit Flies Results in Males