Caenorhabditis elegans is extremely useful as an experimental model system due to all of the following EXCEPT_______ . A)its genetics are well known B)adults contain a small,fixed number of cells C)it is highly variable in size and shape making it good for evo- devo studies D)its genome has been sequenced

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The statement "it is highly variable in size and shape making it good for evo-devo studies" is incorrect. In fact, C. elegans is known for its invariant anatomy, with the number and position of every cell in the body being consistent among individuals. This is one of the reasons why it is such a useful model organism for studying development and gene function.

Caenorhabditis Elegans Is Extremely Useful as an Experimental Model System