Which of the following does not characterize male courtship behavior of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster?
A) It is stereotyped.
B) It is species specific.
C) Development of the behavior is controlled by the gene fruitless (fru).
D) The gene that controls development of courtship behavior and the gene that controls development of male anatomy are part of gene expression cascades.
E) It requires learning.

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Male courtship behavior in Drosophila melanogaster does not require learning. Instead, it is an innate, stereotyped behavior that is controlled by genetic and neurological factors, including the fruitless (fru) gene.

Which of the Following Does Not Characterize Male Courtship Behavior