Bithorax fruit fly mutation (Campbell Biology fig. 21.x5)

1. Bithorax fruit fly mutation(Campbell Biology fig. 21.x5) • The bithorax fly has two thorax segments, each complete with wings, bristles, etc. • Bithorax is caused by a mutation in a single homeodomain gene normal fly bithorax mutant

2. Antennapedia fruit fly mutation (Alberts Molecular Biology of the Cell fig. 21-67) • The antennapedia fly has two legs on its head where the antenna normally are found! • Antennapedia is caused by a mutation in a single homeodomain protein normal fly (Campbell fig. 21.x5) antennapedia mutant