Homeotic Transformation
Written by Levi Clancy
First published
February 18, 2009
Last modified
August 29, 2011
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. |
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