The Mouse is a Particularly Useful Model for Studying Human

Question

The mouse is a particularly useful model for studying human disease because _____.
A) mice and humans are 100% genetically identical
B) all mice are in essence, clones
C) mice do not feel pain and discomfort
D) mice and humans are the only species whose genomes have been sequenced
E) approximately 90% of human disease-associated genes are present in the mouse genome

Accepted Answer

Mice have a genome that is similar to that of humans, with approximately 90% of human disease-associated genes found in the mouse genome. Therefore, studying disease in mice can provide valuable insights into human disease.