Which of the following model organisms would be easiest to study recessive mutations using complementation analysis?
A)S.cerevisiae
B)M.musculus
C)elegans

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S. cerevisiae (baker's yeast) is a unicellular eukaryote that can be easily genetically manipulated through various genetic techniques, including complementation analysis. Complementation analysis involves crossing two different mutants to determine if they carry mutations in the same gene or in different genes. In S. cerevisiae, this can be done by mating different haploid mutants and analyzing the resulting diploid progeny. Therefore, S. cerevisiae would be the easiest to study recessive mutations using complementation analysis.

Which of the Following Model Organisms Would Be Easiest to Study