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What is the primary purpose of using model organisms in biological studies?
What is the primary purpose of using model organisms in biological studies?
- To develop new medicines and treatments
- To understand biological phenomena and study human diseases (correct)
- To study the structure of DNA
- To test the effects of environmental pollutants
What is a characteristic of model organisms that allows for better results in statistical analysis?
What is a characteristic of model organisms that allows for better results in statistical analysis?
- Difficulty in growing in a laboratory setting
- Long life cycle
- Large size and ease of handling
- Enlarge offspring (correct)
Which of the following is an advantage of using Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) as a model organism?
Which of the following is an advantage of using Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) as a model organism?
- Complexity in structure and function
- Quick reproduction and ease of studying DNA (correct)
- Easy growth and life cycle of 20 minutes
- Difficulty in obtaining and handling
What is a disadvantage of using Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) as a model organism?
What is a disadvantage of using Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) as a model organism?
What is a characteristic of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that makes it a useful model organism?
What is a characteristic of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that makes it a useful model organism?
What is a common feature of model organisms?
What is a common feature of model organisms?
What was the significance of Thomas Morgan's discovery in 1907?
What was the significance of Thomas Morgan's discovery in 1907?
What is the ideal temperature and humidity for Drosophila's life cycle?
What is the ideal temperature and humidity for Drosophila's life cycle?
How many days does Drosophila's life cycle take at a temperature of 20°C?
How many days does Drosophila's life cycle take at a temperature of 20°C?
What percentage of human genetic diseases have counterparts in Drosophila?
What percentage of human genetic diseases have counterparts in Drosophila?
How many pairs of chromosomes do Drosophila have?
How many pairs of chromosomes do Drosophila have?
What is the average number of eggs laid by a female Drosophila per day?
What is the average number of eggs laid by a female Drosophila per day?
What is a characteristic of Eukaryotes such as green algae?
What is a characteristic of Eukaryotes such as green algae?
What is a disadvantage of using Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Yeast) in research?
What is a disadvantage of using Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Yeast) in research?
What is an advantage of using Arabidopsis thaliana (Brassica) in research?
What is an advantage of using Arabidopsis thaliana (Brassica) in research?
What is a characteristic of Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematode) worms?
What is a characteristic of Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematode) worms?
What is a disadvantage of using installation in genome research?
What is a disadvantage of using installation in genome research?
What is an advantage of using Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematode) worms in research?
What is an advantage of using Caenorhabditis elegans (Nematode) worms in research?
What is a distinctive feature of the female Drosophila melanogaster?
What is a distinctive feature of the female Drosophila melanogaster?
How many pairs of chromosomes does Drosophila melanogaster have?
How many pairs of chromosomes does Drosophila melanogaster have?
What is the temperature required for the life cycle of Drosophila melanogaster to complete in 10 days?
What is the temperature required for the life cycle of Drosophila melanogaster to complete in 10 days?
How many episodes are merged to form the male abdomen?
How many episodes are merged to form the male abdomen?
What is the shape of the male abdomen?
What is the shape of the male abdomen?
What is the humidity required for the life cycle of Drosophila melanogaster?
What is the humidity required for the life cycle of Drosophila melanogaster?
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