A complete cell lineage map exists for
A)C)elegans.
B)Drosophila.
C)mouse.
D)human.

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A complete cell lineage map has been generated for the nematode C. elegans, which was the first multicellular organism for which every cell division and differentiation event has been described. While other organisms have also been extensively studied, none have a complete lineage map like C. elegans. Therefore, B) Drosophila, C) mouse, and D) human are not the best choices.

A Complete Cell Lineage Map Exists for