AIPMT MAINS 2010 Botany Model Organisms MCQ Question
The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster was found to be very suitable for experimental verification of chromosomal theory of inheritance by Morgan and his colleagues because :
It reproduces parthenogenetically
A single mating produces two young flies
Smaller female is easily recognisable from larger male
It completes life cycle in about two weeks
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Drosophila melanogaster completes its life cycle in about two weeks, allowing for rapid generation turnover and easy observation of genetic traits.
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