E. coli is a useful model system for molecular biology studies because
A) it has a small genome.
B) it reproduces rapidly.
C) mutants can easily be isolated from culture dishes.
D) All of the above

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E. coli has a small genome, reproduces rapidly, and mutants can easily be isolated from culture dishes. All of these characteristics make it a useful model system for molecular biology studies.

E Coli Is a Useful Model System for Molecular Biology