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Scientists Study the Genomes of Many Different Living Organisms Besides

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Scientists study the genomes of many different living organisms besides humans.For example,organisms like fruit flies,yeasts,and mice are studied.Of what value is understanding the genes of a mouse in comparison to that of a human? Are the two even remotely comparable?


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