Flies are not sensitive to X rays.
Cells derived from homozygous embryos have a reduced ability to synthesise DNA after UV irradiation compared to wild-type cells. Homozygous larval brain ganglia have a reduced ability to synthesise DNA both from an undamaged template and after exposure to N-acetoxy-2-acetylaminofluorene compared to wild-type.
Sensitive to 0.125% methyl methanesulfonate. Not sensitive to 0.008% HN2. Homozygous females show an increased frequency of nondisjunction.
female-fertile
Boyd.