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Albert has successfully synthesized a protein that functions to increase the rate at which hemoglobin binds oxygen. He sees a lot of potential uses for his new protein, but first wants to test it in a biological model system. When selecting a model genetic organism, which characteristics should Albert consider (There may be more than one correct choice)?

Many offspring per female Easy growth and maintenance Close evolutionary relationship to humans Short reproductive cycle Availability of mutant strains

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All characteristics shown above are important for selecting a model genetic organism for studying the effect of a protein that increases the rate at which haemoglobin binds oxygen.A model organism should produce many offsping per female, so that the sudy can be performed on many isolates.The model organism should be low maintenance.It should have genetic similarity to humans.It should have a short generation time .Mutants help in the study of different characteristics of the protein.

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