What Data Allowed Bastock to Conclude That a Single Gene

question 30

Multiple Choice

What data allowed Bastock to conclude that a single gene mutation affected fruit fly behavior?

• A) Mutant flies had fewer pheromone receptors than wild-type flies
• B) Mutant flies obtained fewer matings than wild-type flies
• C) Mutant flies were a different color than wild-type flies
• D) Mutant flies displayed less courtship behavior than wild-type flies
• E) Mutant flies were less common in nature than wild-type flies

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