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What was Thomas Hunt Morgan's main contribution to science?
He discovered that certain traits were linked to the X chromosome.
He was the first to use fruit flies in research.
He created the first white-eyed female Drosophila.
He created the first white-eyed male Drosophila.
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He discovered that certain traits were linked to the X chromosome.
Explanation: Using Drosophila melanogaster, Morgan showed that the white‑eye mutation was inherited in a sex-linked (X‑linked) pattern, providing strong evidence that genes reside on chromosomes and founding modern chromosome theory of inheritance.
Explanation: Using Drosophila melanogaster, Morgan showed that the white‑eye mutation was inherited in a sex-linked (X‑linked) pattern, providing strong evidence that genes reside on chromosomes and founding modern chromosome theory of inheritance.
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