The Geneticist Who Studied the Workings of Fruit Flies' Chromosomes

question 36

Multiple Choice

The geneticist who studied the workings of fruit flies' chromosomes was

• A) Charles Darwin.
• B) Gregor Mendel.
• C) Thomas Hunt Morgan.
• D) Thomas Huxley.

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Definitions:

Opisthokonts

A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, including fungi, animals, and related groups, characterized by a single posterior flagellum in the motile stage.

Eukarya

One of the three domains of life; consists of organisms with cells featuring a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

Fungi

A kingdom of spore-producing organisms that feed on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.

Sexual Spores

Reproductive cells formed during the sexual life cycle of an organism, capable of developing into a new individual upon germination.