Question

Given below are certain features of mice. Read them and select why mice is most preferred animal for studies on gene transfer.

(i) Short estrous cycle and gestation period
(ii) Relatively short generation time
(iii) Convenient in vitro fertilisation
(iv) Production of several offspring per pregnancy

• A. (i) and (ii) only
• B. (i) only
• C. (i), (ii) and (iv) only
• D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

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.