Why Is Sequencing an Entire Genome, Such as That of C

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Multiple Choice

Why is sequencing an entire genome, such as that of C. elegans, a nematode, important for genetic research?

• A) It allows researchers to use the sequence to build a "better" nematode, which is resistant to disease.
• B) It allows research on a group of organisms we do not usually care much about.
• C) A sequence that is found to have a particular function in the nematode is likely to have a closely related function in vertebrates.
• D) A sequence that is found to have no introns in the nematode genome is likely to have acquired the introns from higher organisms.

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Definitions:

Maturation

The process of growth or development, often in the context of organisms or psychological development in research.

Diffusion

The process by which an innovation is communicated through certain channels over time among members of a social system.

Control

In experimental research, the standard by which test results are compared, often a group that does not receive the experimental treatment.

Within-subject Design

A research design where the same participants are subjected to each condition of an experiment, allowing comparison of their performance across conditions.