Multiple Choice
In Drosophila, a developmental mutation called ssa (spineless aristapedia) results in flies with mini leg parts on the antennae. What kind of gene does this mutation affect?
A) a gap gene
B) a homeotic gene
C) a maternal effect gene
D) a segment polarity gene
E) a pair- rule gene
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