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Which model organism was used to verify the chromosomal theory of inheritance?(a) Felis domestica(b) Drosophila melanogaster(c) Homo sapiens(d) Rattus rattusI had been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance-3 topic in section Principles of Inheritance and Variation of Biology – Class 12

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The correct OPTION is (b) Drosophila melanogaster

For explanation: Drosophila melanogaster was used to verify the CHROMOSOMAL theory of inheritance. This was done by THOMAS Hunt Morgan and his colleagues. The reason for this MODEL organism OWES to its polytene chromosomes.



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