Which of the Following Statements Was Initially a Disadvantage of Using

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements was initially a disadvantage of using the fruit fly for genetic studies?

• A)They have a short generation time from egg to maturity.
• B)They produce up to 1000 eggs in a lifetime.
• C)They are easy to house and breed.
• D)There was only one strain of flies available.
• E)They are inexpensive to maintain.

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