Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 35, Problem 1TYK
Which of the following is not a reason that Arabidopsis is used as a model organism?
- a. It has a short generation time and is easy to grow in the laboratory.
- b. Its relatively small genome has been sequenced.
- c. Its ability to reproduce only by self-fertilization has facilitated genetic studies.
- d. The production of “knockout mutants” allows researchers to study the function of individual genes.
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