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Why was Drosophila melanogaster found to be very suitable for genetic studies?

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a

They have a very long life cycle.

b

They are difficult to distinguish between males and females.

c

They complete their life cycle in about two weeks and produce a large number of progeny.

d

They require complex and expensive growth mediums.

answer is C.

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Drosophila melanogaster is found to be very suitable for genetic studies for various reasons. It is majorly due to its shorter span of life cycle (in about two weeks) and produces many progeny.

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