Which of the following species is considered a model genetic organism?
A)The plant, Linaria vulgaris
B)The deer mouse, Peromyscus maniculatus
C)The worm, Caenorhabditis elegans
D)The frog, Hyla chrysoscelis
E)The chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes

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Caenorhabditis elegans is considered a model genetic organism because it has a short life cycle, is easy to maintain in the laboratory, has a fully sequenced genome, and has many conserved genes and genetic pathways with humans. This makes it a useful tool for studying developmental biology, genetics, and neurobiology. The other species listed are not typically used as model organisms in genetic research.

Which of the Following Species Is Considered a Model Genetic