Which of the following is $NOT$ true for $Drosophila$ $melanogaster$?

  • A
    They can be grown on simple synthetic medium.
  • B
    They produce a large number of progeny in a single mating.
  • C
    They complete their life cycle in seven weeks.
  • D
    They show clear sexual dimorphism.

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