Which feature of an organism would make it more suitable as a model organism?
A) It has a long generation time.
B) Its native food source is difficult to find.
C) It is related to a large number of other organisms that exhibit some similarities.
D) Its genetics have not been well developed because few geneticists have studied it before.
E) Its ecology is not well understood because few ecologists have studied it before.

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If an organism is related to a large number of other organisms that exhibit some similarities, it is more likely that research conducted on the model organism will provide insight into a variety of other organisms. This makes it a better model organism.

Which Feature of an Organism Would Make It More Suitable