Which of the Following Best Describes a Model Organism

question 27

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 grow, 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:

Lateral Condyle

The outer part of the condyle, which is the round prominence at the end of a bone, most commonly referred to in the context of the knee joint.

Lesser Trochanter

A bony projection on the proximal femur, near the joint with the pelvis, serving as a site for muscle attachment.

Greater Trochanter

A prominent bony projection on the femur, near its proximal end, which serves as a site of muscle attachment.

Gluteal Tuberosity

The bony prominence on the proximal femur where some of the gluteal muscles attach.