Question

In primary mutant screens, A) mutant flies are identified by morphology and then the mutant genes are isolated and studied. B) mutant flies are created by RNAi using random RNA sequences and then the genes affected identified. C) mutant flies are created by gain-of-function expression of random genes. D) two mutant flies are mated to determine if there is an effect on morphology.

Answer 1

A) mutant flies are identified by morphology and then the mutant genes are isolated and studied.

Step-by-step explanation:

The visualization of mutant flies is done with an experiment, where drosophila flies, also known as fruit flies, are captured and placed in closed bottles. The bottles have a mixture of banana and agar so that the flies can feed for a period of 15 days. During these 15 days, the flies made several crosses and over time, it will be possible to identify the appearance of mutant flies as a result of the number of crosses made inside the bottle. The mutant flies will be identified when the researcher is able to observe flies with legs, eyes and wings in different numbers than what is presented in a normal fly.

After being identified by their different morphology, the mutant flies will have their mutant genes isolated and studied.