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Due to genetic mutation. Flies' genes can mutate into a form that prevents any pigment from getting into the eyes. When a fly receives two genes called "recessive genes" from it's parents that cause the fly from putting color into it's eyes then they appear white. If they only have one gene that tells them to have white eyes then the more "dominant gene" will prevail and cause them to have another color eye such as red.
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Why do fruit flies have white eyes?
they dont well actually some fruit flies do. it depends on if they are a mutant type of fruit fly or not. there are also flies that have messed up wings, these types of flies are called vestigial. there are also fruit flies that don't even have eyes. all of these types of fruit flies are mutants and are used for testing.
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!!!!!!
What are some characteristics of the Drosophila Melanogaster?
Drosophila melanogaster is a small fly that is often found near fruit. They are often know as fruit or vinegar flies. The flies have red eyes and are a yellowish color.
What are some behaviors of fruit flies?
They eat your fruit. They love your fruit. They are tiny.
If you had a red eyed fruit fly but didnt know whether or not it was a carrier for white eyes how could you find out?
In fruit flies white eyes are an X-linked trait (found on the X sex chromosome). Like humans, the females have two X chromosomes and the males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome.Determine the sex of the fly:If the fly in question is a male then it cannot be a carrier. If it is a female then it could be a carrier since white eyes are a recessive trait. (Males are said to be hemizygous since they do not have matching sex chromosomes.)Preform a cross test:To see if a female is a carrier for white eyes (heterozygous for the trait) mate her with a red-eyed male. If she is heterozygous, then all the female offspring should have red eyes (half are carriers for white eyes). Half of the male offspring should have white eyes and the other half should have red eyes. The males get one X chromosome from the mother and one Y chromosome from the father so any expression of red or white eye color comes from the mother; the presence of white-eyed male offspring proves that the mother is a carrier (heterozygous).If she is homozygous for red eyes then 100% her offspring will have red-eyes in the test cross.
Can you still eat a potato if there was some fruit flies on it?
no
What eats a fruit fly?
Fruit flies are often found flying around fruit, and other foods that are left out in the open. Fruit flies are often eaten by spiders, lizards and some birds.
What eats fruit fly's?
Fruit flies are often found flying around fruit, and other foods that are left out in the open. Fruit flies are often eaten by Spiders, lizards and some birds.
Do wolves insects and rabbits eat fruit?
Wolves and rabbits do not eat fruit. Some insects, such as fruit flies, eat fruit.
How do fruit flies get on fruit?
Fruit flies are attracted to ripe or fermenting fruits due to the smell of ethanol that is produced. They can fly long distances and can enter homes through open windows or doors. Once they find a suitable food source, they lay eggs on the fruit, and the larvae hatch and feed on the fruit, leading to an infestation.
What animal has just white eyes?
Some animals that have just white eyes are some of the albino animals and also a variety of nocturnal animals.
Will borax kill fruit flies?
Borax can help to deter fruit flies but may not necessarily kill them. To effectively get rid of fruit flies, it is best to try methods like using apple cider vinegar traps or eliminating their breeding areas to prevent them from reproducing.
