Which Individual is Credited with Linking the Gene for Eye

Question

Which individual is credited with linking the gene for eye color in Drosophila to the X chromosome?
A) Thomas Hunt Morgan
B) Calvin Bridges
C) Gregor Mendel
D) Sutton and Boveri
E) None of these

Accepted Answer

Thomas Hunt Morgan is credited with linking the gene for eye color in Drosophila to the X chromosome. He conducted extensive studies on fruit flies and through his experiments, he identified a gene called white, which was located on the X chromosome and controlled eye color in Drosophila. This discovery played a significant role in advancing the understanding of genetics, particularly the concept of sex-linked traits.