Genes responsible for eye and body colour in Drosophila are present on

Both X and Y-chromosomes

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Two different autosomes

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The same chromosome

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An autosome and X-chromosome respectively

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Solution

The correct option is C The same chromosome
Drosophila is also known as fruitfly. The genes for its eye colour and body colour are present on same chromosome i.e. X chromosome. It is a sex linked treat which is followed by the process of linkage. As a result of this, it is present as an allele on the X chromosome of Drosophila melanogaster.

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