Researchers tend to name genes based on what happens in their absence.The tinman gene in Drosophila results in flies ______________________.
A) without hearts
B) with nonjointed legs
C) with a thick exoskeleton
D) with rust colored eyes
E) without brains

Question

Researchers tend to name genes based on what happens in their absence.The tinman gene in Drosophila results in flies ______________________.  
A) without hearts
B) with nonjointed legs
C) with a thick exoskeleton
D) with rust colored eyes
E) without brains

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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