In Drosophila, 'Homeotic (Hox) genes' are responsible for:
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Correct answer: Determining the identity of specific segments
Hox genes specify the structures that grow on each segment (e.g., legs, wings, or antennae). Mutations in these genes, such as Antennapedia, can cause legs to grow where antennae should be.
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