Question

Drosophila melanogaster has been used genetic studies for over 100 years because of its many useful characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of these characteristics?

1) Rapid life cycle
2) Small size
3) Easy to maintain in the laboratory
4) Resistance to genetic manipulation

Answer 1

The characteristic of Drosophila melanogaster that is NOT one of its useful characteristics for genetic studies is Resistance to genetic manipulation.

Step-by-step explanation:

The characteristic of Drosophila melanogaster that is NOT one of its useful characteristics for genetic studies is Resistance to genetic manipulation. Drosophila melanogaster is widely used in genetic studies due to its rapid life cycle, small size, and ease of maintenance in the laboratory. However, it is not inherently resistant to genetic manipulation. In fact, Drosophila melanogaster is highly amenable to genetic manipulations using molecular methods. Researchers have successfully manipulated the genes of Drosophila melanogaster to study various genetic phenomena and understand biological processes.