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Morgan's Experiments on Drosophila

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Which of the following traits is sex-linked in Drosophila?

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Eye color

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Leg size

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Curly wings

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
Eye color

The gene that controls eye color is present on the X chromosome in Drosophila. Hence, it expresses differently in males and females. Since it is present on the X chromosome, this trait is said to be sex-linked.

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