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What is the scientific name of fruit fly?(a) Felis domestica(b) Drosophila melanogaster(c) Drosophila domestica(d) Felis melanogasterI had been asked this question in an interview for internship.The doubt is from Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance-3 topic in division Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT answer is (b) Drosophila melanogaster

Easiest explanation: Drosophila is the genus of FRUIT FLY. There are many SPECIES found in this genus. Drosophila melanogaster has been widely accepted as the model organism.


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