Which one of the following is the most suitable medium for culture of Drosophila melanogaster?

Which one of the following is the most suitable medium for culture of Drosophila melanogaster?
  1. cow dung
  2. moist bread
  3. agar agar
  4. ripe banana

Solution

Drosophila melanogaster is commonly called fruit fly and is often used in genetic and developmental biology research. Ripe bananas are ideal for the culture of this fly.

Asked in: NEET 2006

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