Which of the following traits would make a species useful as a model genetic organism? (Select all that apply.)
A) large number of progeny
B) long generation time
C) small size
D) ability to be studied in a laboratory
E) ability to be propagated inexpensively

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A model genetic organism should produce many offspring (A), be small in size for easy handling (C), be suitable for laboratory study (D), and be inexpensive to maintain (E). A long generation time (B) is not desirable as it slows down genetic studies.

Which of the Following Traits Would Make a Species Useful