Chapter 4.1, Problem 18AQP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

If a normal female Drosophila produces abnormal eggs. When she mates with a normal male Drosophila that produces normal sperms. So what will be the sex of the progeny from this cross.

Introduction:

Drosophila melanogaster is a species of fly, these species is known generally as the common fruit fly or vinegar fly. They have XX-XO system of sex determination, females possess two X chromosomes, whereas male possess a single X chromosome.