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Alinara [238K]
3 years ago
13

The photos shown below illustrate a case of synpolydactyly, a genetic abnormality characterized by two phenotypes: partially or

completely duplicated fingers or toes, and webbing between fingers or toes. The same mutations that give rise to the human phenotype also give rise to a similar phenotype in mice. In which family of genes do you think these mutations occur?

Biology
1 answer:
Alina [70]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

The correct answer is - Hox gene.

Explanation:

Synpolydactyly is a joint presentation of syndactyly is the condition of the partially or completely duplicated fingers or toes and weblike development in between toes and fingers.

This takes place due to the Gene of HOX family that has mutated to rise this condition in the individual. The gene that is responsible for this genetic condition is the mutation in the D13 gene.

The correct answer is - Hox gene

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