Fruit Fly Genetics: Chromosomes In Gametes And Body Cells
Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are common laboratory organisms that have been used to study genetics for over a century. A key aspect of fruit fly genetics is the number of chromosomes present in their gametes (sex cells) and body cells (somatic cells). Gametes, which include sperm and eggs, typically contain half the number of chromosomes … Read more