P Elements in Drosophila Contribute to the Process of Hybrid

question 6

Short Answer

P elements in Drosophila contribute to the process of hybrid dysgenesis, which occurs when M-cytotype females are crossed with P-cytotype males.
What does the model of hybrid dysgenesis predict for the F₁ and F₂ generations when a P-cytotype male is crossed to an M-cytotype female?

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Definitions:

Vestibular Apparatus

A complex system within the inner ear that provides information about spatial orientation and balance.

Weber Test

A quick screening test for hearing that involves placing a tuning fork in the center of the forehead to help diagnose unilateral (one-sided) hearing loss.

Snellen Test

A visual acuity test using a chart with letters of varying sizes to determine how well a person can see at a distance.

Cutaneous Receptor

A type of sensory receptor found in the dermis or epidermis of the skin that responds to tactile stimuli.