Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 57
Question: Drosophila melanogastor has 8 chromosomes in somatic cell. How many linkage groups will be there [BVP 2000]
Options:
A) 4
B) 8
C) 2
D) 5
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Number of linkage groups in an organism is equal to the haploid nubmer of chromosomes.
In Drosophila melanogastor, 2n = 8, hence n = 4 linkage groups.
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