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Model Organisms in Genetics
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Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans)
Its transparent body and invariant cell lineage make it ideal for developmental biology studies and apoptosis.
Danio rerio (zebrafish)
Useful for studying vertebrate development and genetics, especially because embryos are transparent and develop rapidly outside the mother.
Tetrahymena thermophila
A protozoan used to study cellular and molecular biology, with significant contributions to our understanding of ribozymes and telomerase.
Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly)
Key for studying genetics of development, behavior, and many genetic diseases due to its short life cycle and large number of offspring.
Gallus gallus (chicken)
Significant for studies in developmental biology and immunology, particularly for its role in understanding B cell development.
Mus musculus (mouse)
Valuable due to its physiological similarity to humans and capacity for genetic manipulation, contributing to medical research and gene function.
Arabidopsis thaliana
Model for plant genetics and biology due to its small genome, fast life cycle, and ease of genetic manipulation.
Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Used due to its fast reproduction and simplicity, contributing to our understanding of gene regulation and genetic code.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast)
Widely used in research for its ease of genetic manipulation and similarities to cell cycle regulation in humans.
Xenopus laevis (African clawed frog)
Used in embryology and cell biology because of its large, easily manipulable eggs and embryos, and conservation of developmental pathways with humans.
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