Question

If the DNA integrates properly into the germ cells, the adult fly will contain _________________ that contain _____________________________. After mating, these flies can then produce progeny that will contain ______________________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Five pairs of autosomal and one pair of heterochromatic sex chromosomes.

Explanation:

The adult fly will contain 12 number of chromosomes that contain five pairs of autosomal and one pair of heterochromatic sex chromosomes. After mating, these flies can then produce progeny that will contain diploid i. e. double number of chromosome. One set of half chromosomes from the male fly while the other half chromosomes comes from female fly so the offspring will receive double number of chromosomes.