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Why was Drosophila melanogaster ideal for experiments in genetics?

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Why was Drosophila melanogaster ideal for experiments in genetics?

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It is easy to rear, breeds rapidly, produces many offspring, has a short life cycle, has distinguishable sexes, and has four easily studied chromosome pairs.

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Chapter 6: Chromosomes, Sex-Linked Inheritance and Human Genetic Disorders - EXERCISES [Page 320]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 6 Chromosomes, Sex-Linked Inheritance and Human Genetic Disorders
EXERCISES | Q II. 20. | Page 320
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