Fruit flies have common genetic make up with humans. They also reproduce quickly, and in large quantities, so heredity and genetic variations throughout generations can be seen at a faster pace than other organisms.
2006-11-25 15:47:36
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answered by Dani 4
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Fruit flies have a relatively small genome, but that factor makes little difference when doing genetic research (except when they sequenced the genome), but the leading reasons they are used for genetic research are:
1. Fast breeding cycle. They can track successive generations quickly and easily.
2. Easy to keep in the lab. Fruit flies are small, have simple needs for space and food, and are generally easy to care for.
2006-11-25 14:55:26
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answered by Dan B 2
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They have a small genome that is easy to mutate. Also, fruit flies mature quickly, so any mutations performed can be seen in a few days.
2006-11-25 14:33:28
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answered by foxhound34 3
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one million. Their genome is undemanding and that they've very few pairs of chromosome. this means the various characters are much less. 2. Their improve era and life span is short, so which you would be able to visual reveal unit the ends up in a f1 and f2 generations in a quick term.
2016-12-29 12:06:32
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answered by dustman 3
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Because they breed quickly and their genes are easy to manipulate to obtain a variety of mutations (I think!)
2006-11-25 14:30:43
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answered by ? 7
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maybe because they live for only 24 hours
2006-11-25 14:33:43
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answered by kjf e 2
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they made us quit breeding humans for that purpose because they got too hard to dispose of once we were done with them!
2006-11-25 15:10:18
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answered by qncyguy21 6
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