Sequencing the yeast genome received priority because
A) yeast causes infections in humans.
B) yeast is essential in baking and brewing.
C) yeast is the simplest organism to have a nucleus.
D) the number of yeast genes is a round number - 6,000.
E) two-thirds of the genome consists of genes also found in the human genome.

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Yeast is a eukaryotic organism, meaning it has a nucleus. However, it is one of the simplest eukaryotes and therefore a good model organism for studying genetics and molecular biology. Sequencing the yeast genome can provide insights into the organization of more complex eukaryotic genomes, including the human genome.

Sequencing the Yeast Genome Received Priority Because