Because of their number of X chromosomes, male fruit flies are considered to be: Carriers of genetic diseases Less able to adapt to changes in the environment Hemizygotes Only partially feminine
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Step 1: Male fruit flies have a condition called gynandromorphism, where they have both male and female characteristics due to the loss of one X chromosome during embryonic development. Show more…
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