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Which of the following is NOT one of the four distinct stages in the life cycle of the fruit fly?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four distinct stages in the life cycle of the fruit fly?
- Larva
- Egg (embryo)
- Pupa
- Cocoon (correct)
How many times does the larva molt (shed its cuticle) during its development?
How many times does the larva molt (shed its cuticle) during its development?
- Three times
- Twice (correct)
- Once
- Four times
What is the term used to refer to the larva during the periods of growth between molts?
What is the term used to refer to the larva during the periods of growth between molts?
- Adult
- Instar (correct)
- Embryo
- Pupa
How many instar stages does the fruit fly have?
How many instar stages does the fruit fly have?
What happens to the cuticle of the third instar larva?
What happens to the cuticle of the third instar larva?
How many eggs does each female fruit fly lay per day?
How many eggs does each female fruit fly lay per day?
How long does an adult fruit fly typically live?
How long does an adult fruit fly typically live?
What is the purpose of determining the sex of fruit flies in this experiment?
What is the purpose of determining the sex of fruit flies in this experiment?
Which of the following characteristics helps distinguish male fruit flies from females?
Which of the following characteristics helps distinguish male fruit flies from females?
What should you do if you encounter newly emerged adult flies?
What should you do if you encounter newly emerged adult flies?
What characteristic of the flies used in this experiment is mentioned?
What characteristic of the flies used in this experiment is mentioned?
What is the recommended number of male and female flies to place in the culture vial?
What is the recommended number of male and female flies to place in the culture vial?
