Which of the Following Best Describes a Model Organism

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a model organism?

• A) It is often pictured in textbooks and is easy for students to imagine.
• B) It is well studied, it is easy to propagate, and results are widely applicable.
• C) It is small, inexpensive to raise, and lives a long time.
• D) It has been chosen for study by early biologists.

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Definitions:

Relational

Pertaining to or characterized by relationships or connections between people.

Operational

Pertaining to the day-to-day activities and processes involved in running an organization or system.

Replicate

To duplicate or reproduce a study, experiment, or procedure to verify its results or outcomes.