Transgenic mice are useful to human researchers because they ________.
A) can be valuable animal models of human disease
B) are essential for mapping human genes
C) are now used in place of bacteria for cloning human genes
D) were instrumental in pinpointing the location of the huntingtin gene

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Transgenic mice have been genetically modified to have specific genes or mutations that are associated with human diseases. Therefore, they can be studied for the development and progression of diseases, and for testing potential treatments or cures.

Transgenic Mice Are Useful to Human Researchers Because They ________