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What is an advantage of using the mouse as a model organism?
Easy genetic manipulation
What is a practical consideration favoring the use of mice as model organisms?
Inexpensive maintenance
What can be determined using mice as a model organism?
Gene function
What stage of the mouse life cycle has a short duration?
Gestation
How can mutations be introduced in embryonic stem cells of mice?
Homologous recombination
Test your knowledge about the advantages of using the mouse as a model organism in biology, including its relevance to human research, experimental access, addressing questions related to human health, and understanding gene function and disease.
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