MDCAT Biology MCQ #1191

A researcher is studying the effects of a specific gene knockout on development. Which model organism is commonly used for this purpose?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1191

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A researcher is studying the effects of a specific gene knockout on development. Which model organism is commonly used for this purpose?

    • A) Drosophila melanogaster
    • B) Caenorhabditis elegans
    • C) Mus musculus
    • D) Arabidopsis thaliana

    Answer: Mus musculus

    Explanation: Mus musculus (mice) are commonly used for gene knockout studies due to their genetic similarity to humans.