Why Are Yeast Cells Often Used to Study Eukaryotic Gene

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Multiple Choice

Why are yeast cells often used to study eukaryotic gene mutations affecting secretion and other cytomembrane processes?

• A)They have only a few genes.
• B)They are small and single-celled and can be cultured easily.
• C)They can be grown as haploid organisms so mutants are easily seen.
• D)Deficiencies in yeast cells caused by mutants are easily detected.
• E)All of these are correct.

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