The plant you chose has never been studied before. Perhaps you could have chosen a plant that many researchers are working on so that you could use and add to the body of knowledge about that organism. This type of species is known as a(n)________ and encourages ________ amongst researchers.
A)common research organism; cooperation
B)model organism; cooperation
C)model organism; competition
D)shared species; communication
E)modified organism; competition

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Choosing a model organism that many researchers are working on encourages cooperation among researchers because they can share and build upon the existing body of knowledge about that organism. A common research organism may also be a good choice, but a model organism is specifically chosen for its suitability for research and is usually widely studied.

The Plant You Chose Has Never Been Studied Before