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Which one of the following is the most suitable medium for culture of Drosophila melanogaster?
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- Agar agar
- Ripe banana
- Cow dung
- Moist bread
Correct Option: B
The most suitable culture medium for Drosophila melanogaster is ripe banana. Drosophila melanogaster is commonly called as fruitfly and is often used in genetic and developmental biology researches. Moist bread is a culture medium for the fungus Rhizopus while Agar-agar is used as a tissue culture medium.
