What is the genotype of the male fruit fly?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the genetic makeup of male fruit flies, which usually refers to the specific alleles present in their DNA that determine their traits.
Answer
XY
The genotype of the male fruit fly is XY
Answer for screen readers
The genotype of the male fruit fly is XY
More Information
In fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome (XY), while females have two X chromosomes (XX).
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the genotypes of male and female fruit flies.
Sources
- Study.com - Fruit Fly Genotype - homework.study.com
- Chromosomal Sex Determination in Drosophila - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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