The Cell: A Molecular Approach 7th Edition

Published by Sinauer Associates
ISBN 10: 160535290X
ISBN 13: 978-1-60535-290-9

Chapter 1 - An Overview of Cells and Cell Research - Question - Page 44: 7

Answer

One good model system for mammalian studies is the mouse.

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The mouse is a good model system for mammalian studies because it has a small generation time which makes performing genetic experiments easier. Also, the mice have several tissue systems that parallel human tissue systems. The advantages of using the mouse model system is a sequenced and annotated genome, mutant collection, similarities in physiology with humans, and experimental tools.
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