Drosophila melanogaster was found suitable for genetic studies by Morgan because
A. They could be grown on simple synthetic media.
B. They complete their life cycle in about two weeks.
C. A single mating could produce a large number of progeny flies.
D. Males and females are clearly demarcated as females are smaller than males.

Question

Drosophila melanogaster was found suitable for genetic studies by Morgan because

A. They could be grown on simple synthetic media.

B. They complete their life cycle in about two weeks.

C. A single mating could produce a large number of progeny flies.

D. Males and females are clearly demarcated as females are smaller than males.

Infinity Learn · Accepted Answer

They could be grown on simple synthetic media.They complete their life cycle in about two weeks.A single mating could produce a large number of progeny flies.Males are smaller than females. They show many types of hereditary variations that can be seen with low power microscope.

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