Questions: Multiple Choice Question The life cycle of the fruit fly, from fertilized egg to adult, takes approximately how many days? 5 to 10 21 to 28 3 to 5 10 to 14

Multiple Choice Question
The life cycle of the fruit fly, from fertilized egg to adult, takes approximately how many days?
5 to 10
21 to 28
3 to 5
10 to 14

Transcript text: Multiple Choice Question The life cycle of the fruit fly, from fertilized egg to adult, takes approximately how many days? 5 to 10 21 to 28 3 to 5 10 to 14

Solution

The answer is the first one: 5 to 10 days.

Explanation for each option:

5 to 10: This is the correct answer. The life cycle of the fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster) from a fertilized egg to an adult typically takes about 8 to 10 days under optimal conditions, such as a warm environment.
21 to 28: This is incorrect. This time frame is too long for the life cycle of a fruit fly. Fruit flies develop much faster than this.
3 to 5: This is incorrect. While fruit flies develop quickly, this time frame is too short for the complete life cycle from egg to adult.
10 to 14: This is incorrect. Although this time frame is close, it is slightly longer than the typical duration for the fruit fly life cycle under optimal conditions.

In summary, the life cycle of a fruit fly from fertilized egg to adult typically takes about 5 to 10 days.

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