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Margarita [4]
3 years ago
14

Why do you think scientists track the genes of other organisms such as rats or mice in the database? Do you think rat genes are

important to human gene research?
Biology
1 answer:
DENIUS [597]3 years ago
6 0

Explanation:

Understanding through into genetic risk factors for various illnesses in the human population come from mouse research. Manipulation of the mouse genome is quite simple, for example, adding or deleting genes to better understand their function in the body.

The majority of mice and rats used throughout medical studies are inbred, which means they are genetically virtually similar, making the outcomes of medical trials more consistent.

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