Question

Miniature wings, x, in Drosophila melanogaster result from an X-linked allele that is recessive to the allele for long wings?

1) True
2) False

Answer 1

Miniature wings in Drosophila melanogaster result from an X-linked allele that is recessive to the allele for long wings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement in the question is true. Miniature wings in Drosophila melanogaster result from an X-linked allele that is recessive to the allele for long wings. This means that for a fly to have miniature wings, it must inherit the recessive allele for wing length from both parents. If it inherits the dominant allele for long wings from either parent, it will have long wings.