Question
Biology Question on Principles of Inheritance and Variation
Why was Drosophila melanogaster used for studies in Genetics ?
(A) They could be cultured easily in the monastery
(B) They showed many contrasting traits
(C) The generation time was one year
(D) There was clear differentiation of sexes
(E) Very few progeny were produced in a single mating
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
A
(B) and (D) only
B
(A) and (D) only
C
(B) and (C) only
D
(D) and (E) only
Answer
(B) and (D) only
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is: (B) and (D) only.