What is an advantage of using fruit flies to study genetics?
A. Both female and male fruit flies have two X chromosomes.
B. Their lifespans are similar to that of humans.
C. They are small and easy to maintain in large numbers.
D. They have the same number of chromosomes as humans do.

Question

What is an advantage of using fruit flies to study genetics?
	A.	Both female and male fruit flies have two X chromosomes.
	B.	Their lifespans are similar to that of humans.
	C.	They are small and easy to maintain in large numbers.
	D.	They have the same number of chromosomes as humans do.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is 'C'. Because of the flies' short generation time, it is almost impossible to run out of flies to study from!!!