Question

A gene that when mutated leads to organisms with structures in abnormal places is termed select one:
a. dominant.
b. vestigial.
c. homeotic.
d. homologous.
e. parsimonious.

Answer 1

Homeotic genes regulate the development of structures. Logically, then, the mutation of this gene must result in improper structure development, such as structures in abnormal places. The answer is C.

Answer 2

C, the others play different important roles in organisms