Which of the Following Is the Least Important Characteristic That

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the least important characteristic that geneticists look for in a model organism?

• A)ease of cultivation
• B)rapid reproduction
• C)small size
• D)small genome

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Definitions:

Electrical Messages

Signals transmitted through neurons that facilitate communication within the nervous system.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body.

Failure To Thrive (FTT)

A disorder of infancy and early childhood characterized by variable eating and inadequate gains in weight.

Voracious Eaters

Individuals or animals with a very keen or insatiable appetite for food.