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The model organism that T.H. Morgan used in his genetic studies was
The model organism that T.H. Morgan used in his genetic studies was
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The correct option is D Drosophila melanogaster
Morgan worked with the tiny fruit flies, Drosophila melanogaster. Drosophila was a good model for gentic studies due to many reasons.They could be grown on simple synthetic medium in the laboratory. They complete their life cycle in about two weeks, and a single mating could produce a large number of progeny flies. Also, there was a clear differentiation of the sexes – the male and female flies are easily distinguishable. In addition, it has many types of hereditary variations that can be seen with low power microscopes.
Drosophila melanogaster
Morgan worked with the tiny fruit flies, Drosophila melanogaster. Drosophila was a good model for gentic studies due to many reasons.They could be grown on simple synthetic medium in the laboratory. They complete their life cycle in about two weeks, and a single mating could produce a large number of progeny flies. Also, there was a clear differentiation of the sexes – the male and female flies are easily distinguishable. In addition, it has many types of hereditary variations that can be seen with low power microscopes.
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