Researchers tend to name genes based on what happens in their absence.The tinman gene in Drosophila results in flies ______________________.

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The phrase "tinman" is a reference to the character in "The Wizard of Oz" who famously had no heart. Therefore, naming a gene "tinman" in Drosophila suggests that in the absence of this gene, the flies would also be without hearts.

Researchers Tend to Name Genes Based on What Happens in Their