When the Pax6 gene from a mouse is introduced into a Drosophila genome, it induces eye development. The eyes appear to be _____ eyes.
A)mutant fly
B)mutant mouse
C)normal fly
D)normal mouse
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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The introduction of the Pax6 gene from a mouse into a Drosophila genome induces eye development, but the eyes that develop are still Drosophila eyes. They are not mutant mouse eyes, but rather normal fly eyes with a modified genetic makeup. Therefore, the best choice is C, normal fly.

When the Pax6 Gene from a Mouse Is Introduced into a Drosophila