Biochemistry (Looseleaf)
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Chapter 1, Problem 36P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The productive use of yeast and mice as models in the lab should be determined.
Concept introduction:
The organisms that are tested widely, because they are easy to maintain and can breed easily in the labs are termed as the model organisms. These organisms are not humans but are generally used by scientists to understand the biology of humans. The common model organisms are drosophila, mice, rats, and yeasts.
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