During organ differentiation in Drosophila an organ is often modified to another organ such as wings could be replaced by legs. Genes responsible for such metamorphosis are called

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Homeotic genes. Homeotic genes control the developmental identity of body segments and organs. When they are altered, one structure can develop as another, which is why they are linked to metamorphosis-like transformations in Drosophila.

During organ differentiation in Drosophila an organ is often modified to another organ such as wings could be replaced by legs. Genes responsible for such metamorphosis are called

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