Question
State three reasons why Drosophila melanogaster is preferred for genetic study.
Answer
- Faster maturity
- Produce many offsprings
- Has many sharply contrasting characteristics
- Can be reared easily in the lab
- Doesn't transmit any diseases (safe to handle)
- Produce many offsprings
- Has many sharply contrasting characteristics
- Can be reared easily in the lab
- Doesn't transmit any diseases (safe to handle)