Which of the Following Statements About Model Organisms Is True

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about model organisms is true?

• A) They tend to be slow growing.
• B) They tend to have unique biological properties, very different from other organisms.
• C) They tend to reproduce quickly.
• D) They tend to be more complex and harder to study than other living things.
• E) They are used regularly in applied science, but not in basic science.

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Definitions:

Calves

Young bovine animals, especially domestic cattle, or the young of other large mammals such as elephants and whales.

Number Expression

A mathematical phrase that can involve numbers and operations symbols, but doesn’t include an equal sign.

Loose Herds

Groups of animals that are not closely confined or controlled, often moving or feeding freely.

Acacia Trees

A genus of shrubs and trees known for their thorny branches, pod-like fruits, and ability to thrive in arid conditions, often found in tropical and subtropical regions.