Sequencing an Entire Genome, Such as That of C

Question

Sequencing an entire genome, such as that of C. elegans, a nematode, is most important because
A) it allows researchers to use the sequence to build a "better" nematode, which is resistant to disease.
B) it allows research on a group of organisms we do not usually care much about.
C) the nematode is a good animal model for trying out cures for viral illness.
D) a sequence that is found to have a particular function in the nematode is likely to have a closely related function in vertebrates.
E) a sequence that is found to have no introns in the nematode genome is likely to have acquired the introns from higher organisms.

Accepted Answer

Sequencing the genome of C. elegans is important because it is a model organism with a nervous system and other organ systems that are similar to those of vertebrates. Therefore, identifying the function of specific sequences in the C. elegans genome can provide insights into their function in humans and other vertebrates.