Question

Given below are certain features of mouse. Read them and select why mouse is the most preferred animal for studies on gene transfer
(i) Short oestrous cycle and gestation period
(ii) Relatively short generation time
(iii) Covenient in vitro fertilisation
(iv) Production of several offspring per pregnancy

Answer 1

Answer:

Mouse is the most preferred animal for studies on gene transfer due to many favourable features like short oestrous cycle and gestation period, relatively short generation time, production of several offspring per pregnancy, convenient in vitro fertilisation, successful culture of embryo in vitro, etc.