Read the following statements carefully $:-$
$(a)$ Linkage is physical association of genes on a chromosome.
$(b)$ In $Drosophila$, genes of body colour and eye colour are tightly linked on $X$-chromosome.
$(c)$ In honey bee a fertilised egg develops as a male $(drone)$.
$(d)$ In grasshopper males have only one $X$-chromosome besides the autosomes.
$(e)$ $Drosophila$ can complete their life cycle in about two months.
Choose the correct option having all correct options.

  • A
    $a, b, c$ and $d$
  • B
    $c$ and $e$
  • C
    $a, b$ and $d$
  • D
    $c, d$ and $e$

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