Which of the Following Model Organisms Was Initially Used to Discover

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following model organisms was initially used to discover a human gene SLC24A5 that helps to determine level of skin pigmentation?

• A)Nematode (Caenorhabditis elegans)
• B)Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
• C)Fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster)
• D)Clawed frog (Xenopus laevis)
• E)Corn (Zea mays)

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