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Drosophila melanogaster was found suitable for genetic studies because:
A
They could be grown on simple synthetic medium
B
They complete their life cycle in about two weeks
C
A single mating could produce a large number of progeny
D
All of the above
Explanation
These factors, along with clear hereditary variations visible under low power microscopes, made Drosophila an ideal model organism.
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