Homeotic Transformation

In homeotic transformation, a normal body part is replaced by a body part which is regularly found in other regions.

Example Overview
Antennapedia Antennapedia mutants of Drosophia have antennae replaced by legs.
Ultrabithorax Ultrabithorax (Ubx) mutants of Drosophila have halteres (T3) replaced by wings (T2), imparting four total wings.

Written by      First published February 18, 2009      Last modified August 29, 2011
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