Which characteristic is least likely to be useful when choosing the next "model" plant genome to study agriculturally important traits?
A) Small size
B) Little redundancy
C) Good survival in laboratory cultures
D) Rapid life cycle
E) A large number of transposons

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A large number of transposons could complicate analysis of the genome and make it difficult to determine which genetic elements are responsible for the agriculturally important traits being studied. The other characteristics listed (small size, little redundancy, good survival in laboratory cultures, and rapid life cycle) are all desirable traits for a "model" plant genome that is being studied for agricultural purposes.

Which Characteristic Is Least Likely to Be Useful When Choosing