4 Weird Lab Animals
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a model organism primarily used for in scientific research?
To study animals that are exactly like humans.
To find new types of animals in the wild.
To mimic features of human physiology and diseases.
To keep as pets in a laboratory.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a reason why fruit flies are good model organisms for studying genetics?
They are easy to care for and can be kept in a bottle.
They produce many offspring quickly, making genetic changes easy to observe.
They have giant chromosomes that are simple to map.
They are very similar to humans in their physical appearance.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do scientists use RNA interference (RNAi) with C. elegans worms?
To make the worms grow larger.
To turn off specific genes in the worm to study their function.
To change the worm's color.
To make the worms reproduce faster.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are ferrets considered good model organisms for studying human respiratory diseases like the flu?
They are very small and easy to handle.
They can sneeze, unlike mice, and get sick with flu in a similar way to humans.
They have a very long lifespan, allowing for long-term studies.
They are closely related to humans on the evolutionary family tree.
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