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    The document describes an experiment observing Drosophila under a microscope. It was found that there were 10 males and 10 females with no observed genetic mutations. Some individuals were observed without wings and legs, possibly due to handling during the experiment, but other factors could also contribute to the phenotypic variations.

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    The document describes an experiment observing Drosophila under a microscope. It was found that there were 10 males and 10 females with no observed genetic mutations. Some individuals were observed without wings and legs, possibly due to handling during the experiment, but other factors could also contribute to the phenotypic variations.

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    The document describes an experiment observing Drosophila under a microscope. It was found that there were 10 males and 10 females with no observed genetic mutations. Some individuals were observed without wings and legs, possibly due to handling during the experiment, but other factors could also contribute to the phenotypic variations.

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    BODY EYE wild/

    DROSOPHILA SEX COLOR COLOR


    WINGS ANTENNA
    mutant

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red Normal Normal Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red Normal Normal Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes
    BODY EYE wild/
    DROSOPHILA SEX COLOR COLOR WINGS ANTENNA
    mutant

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red Normal Normal Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red Normal Normal Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red Normal Normal Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes
    BODY EYE wild/
    DROSOPHILA SEX COLOR COLOR WINGS ANTENNA
    mutant

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red Normal Normal Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red Normal Normal Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red N/A N/A Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red Normal N/A Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes
    BODY EYE wild/
    DROSOPHILA SEX COLOR COLOR WINGS ANTENNA
    mutant

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes

    Yellow-
    brown
    color
    Female with Red N/A N/A Wild
    fine
    black
    stripes

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes

    Tan
    with
    Male Red Normal Normal Wild
    black
    stripes
    Exercise 2

    Ratio
    P1. Male : 10
    Female : 10

    Conclusion
    Based on the observation of the Drosophila under the microscope, it can be
    concluded that there were 10 females and 10 males in the experiment. The
    absence of mutants suggests that the Drosophila population used in the
    experiment did not possess any observable genetic mutations. However, the
    presence of individuals without wings and legs indicates a physical
    abnormality.
    One possible explanation for the absence of wings and legs could be the
    handling of the Drosophila during the transfer from the culture container to
    the microscope slide. It is important to handle delicate organisms with care
    to minimize potential physical damage.
    However, it is also important to consider other factors that could contribute
    to the observed phenotypic variations. Genetic mutations, developmental
    abnormalities, or environmental factors may also play a role in the absence
    of wings and legs.
    Further investigation and experimentation would be necessary to
    determine the exact cause of the observed abnormalities and to gain a more
    comprehensive understanding of the genetic and environmental factors
    influencing the phenotypes of the Drosophila population.

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