Before Muller's discovery that radiation induces mutation, scientists had to work on mutations that were found solely by phenotype differences in natural populations. Which of the features
Of Drosophila made it a fortuitous choice for Morgan and his colleagues?
A)having a long life cycle
B)especially high rate of mutation
C)large number of easily visible phenotypes
D)well-known biochemical pathways
E)the number of genes with only two alleles

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Drosophila has a large number of easily visible phenotypes, which made it easier for Morgan and his colleagues to identify mutations and study their inheritance patterns.

Before Muller's Discovery That Radiation Induces Mutation, Scientists Had to Work