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Drosophila melanogaster
A tiny fruit fly reshaped our understanding of genetics and heredity
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Why was Drosophila melanogaster particularly suited for early genetic research?
Because of its short life cycle, simple chromosome structure, and ease of breeding in the lab
Because it has a complex genome similar to humans, making it ideal for direct human gene studies
Because it is a large insect, making it easy to observe physical traits directly
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Drosophila melanogaster
Drosophila melanogaster revolutionized genetics with its simple genome and rapid life cycle
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Why is Drosophila melanogaster particularly suited as a model organism in genetic research?
Because it is the largest insect species, making it easy to observe under a microscope.
Because it is resistant to all known diseases, making it ideal for studying immunity.
Because it has a rapid life cycle, simple genetics with only four pairs of chromosomes, and produces many offspring per generation.
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