The tinman mutation discovered in Drosophila is an example of how a geneticist can use mutants to study their effects on:

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The question is asking about the effects of a mutation on a biological system, which is best studied through a mutant model. The tinman mutation in Drosophila affected the formation of the heart, providing insight into the genetic pathways involved in heart development. Therefore, option B, "a biological system," is the correct choice.

The Tinman Mutation Discovered in Drosophila Is an Example of How