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Question
Mendel used the fruitfly throughout his experiments
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
This statement is false. Gregor Mendel used the garden pea (Pisum sativum) for his experiments on inheritance. Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) were used later by Thomas Hunt Morgan for genetic studies.
Hint
What plant did Mendel famously use in his genetics experiments?