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How can organisms like bacteria and fruit flies be used to learn about human genetics?
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∙ 12y ago
Because DNA works basically the same way in all organisms
Also, because it is much faster to test something on a fruitfly, with its much shorter lifespan. You can examine several generations very quicky.
You can perform experiments on bacteria and fruit flies which would be inhumane if performed on human beings.
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What two organisms are called ''model'' organisms for genetics?
fruit flies and mice
Why can organisms like bacteria and fruit flis be used to learn about human genetics?
because DNA works basically the same way in all organisms
Was Morgan the first to use fruit flies in genetics experiments?
yes
What has more bacteria money or fruit fly?
i think ill have to go with fruit flies
What might biologists learn from studying generations of fruit flies?
from studying the generation of fruit flies you can find out that some of them have white eyes, and you can do the genetics table to find out what eye color the baby's will have. It's called the study of genetics, we're learning about it this year!!!!!!
Two fruit flies having the same red eye color is an example of two organisms that are heterozygous or homozygous?
Two fruit flies having the same red eye color is an example of two organisms that are homozygous for the eye color trait. If the fruit flies had different eye colors, then they would be heterozygous for the trait.
Will ozone machine kill fruit flies?
Yes, an ozone machine can kill fruit flies. However, that is not its main purpose. It's main purpose is to kill off bacteria like E.Coli.
Why are fruit flies an ideal organism for genetics research?
Drosophila(fruit flies) can produce plenty of offspring and have specific traits, such as eye color and body color/shape. They are easy to observe and therefore easily traced throughout the following generations.
What types of organisms would a scientist most likely observe to gain an understanding of how populations can evolve?
A scientist studying how populations evolve would most likely observe organisms with short generation times, high reproductive rates, and large population sizes, such as bacteria or fruit flies. These organisms allow researchers to observe multiple generations quickly and see how genetic changes occur over time within a population.
Why do bacteria not like fruit?
Bacteria do like fruit - at least, some bacteria will do very well on some fruit.
What are the 5 traits commonly used when studying genetics when using fruit flies?
eye color, body shape, eye shape, wing shape
What id biotechnology?
Biotechnology is the practice of using plants, animals and micro-organisms such as bacteria, as well as biological processes - such as the ripening of fruit or the bacteria that break down compost - to some benefit.
