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Which specific observation in the fruit fly study contributed significantly to understanding inheritance mechanisms?
Which specific observation in the fruit fly study contributed significantly to understanding inheritance mechanisms?
- The ratio of male to female offspring in each generation
- The correlation between wing size and flight duration
- The link between certain traits and the sex of the fly (correct)
- The average lifespan of fruit flies
What did the 17-year fruit fly study confirm, solidifying its place in the history of genetics?
What did the 17-year fruit fly study confirm, solidifying its place in the history of genetics?
- The particulate nature of genetic material
- The Law of Independent Assortment
- The theory of spontaneous generation
- The Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance (correct)
Which scientific advancement was a direct result of the fruit fly study?
Which scientific advancement was a direct result of the fruit fly study?
- Discovery of DNA's double helix structure
- Construction of genetic maps (correct)
- Development of genetic engineering techniques
- Identification of specific genes responsible for diseases
How did the fruit fly study impact Mendel's work?
How did the fruit fly study impact Mendel's work?
How did the fruit fly study contribute to the broader field of genetics?
How did the fruit fly study contribute to the broader field of genetics?
Which chromosome combination is found in male fruit flies?
Which chromosome combination is found in male fruit flies?
What was the duration of the fruit fly study?
What was the duration of the fruit fly study?
Approximately how many scientific papers resulted from the 17-year fruit fly study?
Approximately how many scientific papers resulted from the 17-year fruit fly study?
In the context of the fruit fly study, the white-eyed trait was significant because it:
In the context of the fruit fly study, the white-eyed trait was significant because it:
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Sex-linked traits
Sex-linked traits
Traits that are associated with genes located on sex chromosomes.
Chromosomal theory of inheritance
Chromosomal theory of inheritance
A theory which states that genes are located on chromosomes and inherit via them.
Genetic maps
Genetic maps
Diagrams that show the location of genes on chromosomes.
Mendel's principles
Mendel's principles
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White-eyed trait in fruit flies
White-eyed trait in fruit flies
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Male vs. Female fruit flies
Male vs. Female fruit flies
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Launch of genetics field
Launch of genetics field
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Contribution duration
Contribution duration
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Total papers written
Total papers written
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Study Notes
Fruit Fly Study
- Fruit flies were studied for 17 years
- This study revealed sex-linked traits
- White-eyed trait is linked to the fly's sex
- Other sex-linked traits were found
- Sex chromosomes: Male (X and Y), Female (X and X)
- White eyes are only in males, thus carried on the Y chromosome
- Genes occupy specific locations on chromosomes
- Genetic maps were created
- Morgan's work confirmed and extended Mendel's work
- Morgan's work marked a turning point in understanding inheritance
- His work launched the field of genetics
Scientific Papers
- 370 scientific papers were written
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