Genic Balance Theory in Drosophila explained in 5 Minutes
Apr 20, 2026
The genic balance theory, proposed by Calvin Bridges in 1922, states that sex in Drosophila is determined by the ratio of X-chromosomes to sets of autosomes (X/A ratio), rather than just the presence of a Y chromosome.
00:00 Background
01:06 Genic balance Theory summary and sex index ratio
01:56 Genic balance Theory experiment
03:50 Role of Sxl gene
04:33 Role of Y chromosome
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