Curly Wing Is Recessive to Straight Wing in Drosophila

question 207

Short Answer

Curly wing is recessive to straight wing in Drosophila.If, in a cross between true-breeding curly-winged and straight-winged flies, there are 300 flies in the F₂ generation, _______ should have straight wings.

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Definitions:

Sodium-Potassium Pump

A vital cell membrane protein that exchanges sodium for potassium across the plasma membrane, critical for cellular functions.

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