Question

Why did T.H. Morgon select Drosophila melanogaster for his experiments?

Answer 1

Drosophila melanogaster was chosen by T.H. Morgan for his experiments because:

1. They could be grown in a lab using basic synthetic medium.
2. It takes them roughly two weeks to finish their life cycle.
3. Several progeny flies could result from a single mating.
4. The sexes were well distinguished; it is easy to tell the male flies from the female.
5. Low power microscopes can reveal a variety of inherited differences in it.