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homeotic mutation |
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homeotic mutation [′hō·mē‚äd·ik myü′tā·shən] (genetics) A gene whose mutation inDrosophilacan lead to the substitution of one body part for another, such as a leg for an antenna. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| If the head homeotic gene fails to switch on the cascade of genes that construct the head, then the animal won't develop a head. |
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