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Drosophila melanogaster possesses...

Drosophila melanogaster possesses

A

3 pairs autosomes + 1 pair sex chromosomes

B

2 pairs autosomes + 2 pair sex chromosomes

C

1 pair autosomes + 3 pair sex chromosomes

D

2 pairs autosomes + 1 pair sex chromosomes

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Drosophila melanogaster possesses 3 pairs autosomes + 1 pair sex chromosomes.
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