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Drosophila has four homologous pairs of chromosomes. What is the number of linkage groups (homologous) in this animal?
  1. Four
  2. Eight
  3. Uncertain
  4. Two

A
Four
B
Eight
C
Two
D
Uncertain
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In the diploid nucleus, each chromosome is represented twice: by a homologous pair and there are same genes on homologous chromosomes.
In Drosophila, there are four pair of chromosomes: 2 pairs of large autosomes, (one slightly smaller than the other pair), 1 pair of very small autosomes, and a pair of sex chromosomes. Genes present on one chromosome form a linkage group. Homologous chromosomes carry same set of genes (the alleles may differ), hence same linkage group.
So, the correct answer is 'Four'.

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