Morgan selected Drosophila to verify chromosomal theory of inheritance because of how many of the following reasonsI. They could be grown easily in the laboratory II. They have shorter life spanIII. Larger number of progeny organisms is formed in a single mate.IV. Females are smaller than males.V. Sexes are easily distinguishable.VI. It shows several hereditary variations that can be noticed with low power microscope.
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Females are larger than males. Drosophila could be grown easily on simple synthetic media in the lab. They have only 2 weeks life span. A single mating produces larger number of progeny organisms. Sexes are easily distinguishable as females are larger than males. They show many hereditary variations which can be detected under low power microscope.