5 Questions
Which organism has a short life cycle of about 2 weeks?
Drosophila Melanogaster (Fruit Fly)
Which organism has 50% protein homology with mammals?
Drosophila Melanogaster (Fruit Fly)
Which organism has 75% similarity in genes associated with human disease?
Drosophila Melanogaster (Fruit Fly)
Which organism has anatomy and cell lineages that are perfectly mapped?
Caenorhabditis Elegans (C. Elegans)
Which organism has rapid development of 2-3 days?
Caenorhabditis Elegans (C. Elegans)
Test your knowledge on the advantages and disadvantages of using Drosophila Melanogaster (Fruit Fly) as a model organism in genetic research. Learn about its short life cycle, easy breeding, genetic similarities to mammals, and drawbacks such as anatomical differences.
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