in-drosophila-melanogaster-the-extra-sex-combs-esc-gene-controls-the-development

Question

In Drosophila melanogaster, the extra sex combs (Esc) gene controls the development of sex combs in males. What happens when the extra sex combs (Esc) gene is mutated in male Drosophila flies?

Accepted Answer

The number of sex combs decreases

Answer

The number of sex combs increases

Answer

The sex combs are not affected

Answer

The sex combs become non-functional

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In Drosophila melanogaster, the extra sex combs (Esc) gene controls the development of sex combs in males. What happens when the extra sex combs (Esc) gene is mutated in male Drosophila flies?