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

  1. A
    Moist bread
  2. B
    Agar agar
  3. C
    Ripe banana
  4. D
    Cow dung

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Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) naturally feeds on yeast growing on fermenting fruits, making ripe banana a highly suitable culture medium.

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Which one of the following is the most suitable, medium for culture of Drosophila melanogaster?
A
Moist bread
B
Agar agar
C
Ripe banana
D
Cow dung

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