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All statements are correct for Drosophila except:

a
Single mating could produce a large number of offspring
b
Male and female flies are easily distinguishable
c
Can be grown on simple synthetic medium in the laboratory
d
They complete their life cycle in two months.

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Correct option is D

Drosophila complete their life cycle in about two weeks, and a single mating could produce a large number of progeny flies. It has many types of hereditary variations that can be seen with low power microscopes. There is a clear differentiation of the sexes – the male and female flies are easily distinguishable. They could be grown on simple synthetic medium in the laboratory.

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