12 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the four distinct stages in the life cycle of the fruit fly?
Cocoon
How many times does the larva molt (shed its cuticle) during its development?
Twice
What is the term used to refer to the larva during the periods of growth between molts?
Instar
How many instar stages does the fruit fly have?
3
What happens to the cuticle of the third instar larva?
It hardens and darkens to become the pupa
How many eggs does each female fruit fly lay per day?
30-70
How long does an adult fruit fly typically live?
Several weeks
What is the purpose of determining the sex of fruit flies in this experiment?
To perform a breeding experiment
Which of the following characteristics helps distinguish male fruit flies from females?
Males are smaller and have a more rounded abdomen than females
What should you do if you encounter newly emerged adult flies?
Do not attempt to sex them
What characteristic of the flies used in this experiment is mentioned?
They are 'wild type' flies with normal characteristics
What is the recommended number of male and female flies to place in the culture vial?
3 males and 3 females
Learn how to prepare and analyze a Drosophila culture for genetic analysis. Get ready to observe the development of F2 generation flies through practical tasks. Dive into the world of Drosophila (fruit fly) Genetics in this laboratory exercise.
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