Easy to grow non pathogenic 1000 cells translucent stable mutants available for study all cells ahave been coded and differentiation predicted contributions 1. RNAi first discovered 2. apoptotic genes first discovered 3. miRNA first discovered (Lin-4)

study mutations transparent embryos genetic similarity to humans rapid development

Model Organisms Flashcards by James Boccone

C. Elegans

Easy to grow
non pathogenic
1000 cells
translucent
stable mutants available for study
all cells ahave been coded and differentiation predicted
contributions
1. RNAi first discovered
2. apoptotic genes first discovered
3. miRNA first discovered (Lin-4)

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Red Sea Urchins

dont get cancer

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Zebrafish

study mutations
transparent embryos
genetic similarity to humans
rapid development

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Red spotted Newt

regenerate limbs with redifferentiation

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