Unraveling The Chromosomal Makeup Of Fruit Flies
Number of Chromosomes Fruit flies have eight chromosomes in diploid somatic cells (2n) and four chromosomes in haploid gametes (n). As model organisms, their genetic simplicity and rapid reproduction make them valuable for genetic research. The haploid number includes two sex chromosomes (X and Y in males, XX in females) and two autosomal chromosomes. Diploid…