Model organisms for mutation studies: Which organism is most suitable (classically) for the study of mutations in genetics? Consider ease of culture, generation time, and visible traits. Choose the correct organism.
General Knowledge
Biology
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ADrosophila melanogaster (fruit fly)
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BHomo sapiens (humans)
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CFelis catus (domestic cat)
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DEquus caballus (horse)
Answer
Correct Answer: Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly)
Explanation
Concept / ApproachDrosophila melanogaster is a classic genetic model: short generation time, many offspring, easily scored phenotypes, and giant polytene chromosomes for cytogenetics.
Final AnswerDrosophila melanogaster is most suitable.